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Commemorative

Object number2018.14.5

Date1928

MediumSilver; Metal

Credit LineGift of John H. Miller

DescriptionSilver plated commemorative tray. Rectangular with sloped walls. Decorative relief around perimeter and two handles. Top surface is engraved with decorative patterns and has engraved dedication at center; at center of dedication is engraved figure of an eagle in profile. Four metal feet on underside.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 16.25 × 27.25 × 2.438 in. (41.3 × 69.2 × 6.2 cm)
InscriptionsTop surface has engraved text at center "LUCY KENNEDY MILLER / FROM THE STATE BOARD OF THE PENNSYLVANIA LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS / CHAIRMAN PENNSYLVANIA LEAGUE / OF WOMEN CITIZENS 1919 / CHAIRMAN PENNSYLVANIA LEAGUE / OF WOMEN VOTERS 1920 / WITH DEEP APPRECIATION OF HER LONG AND FAITHFUL SERVICE / 1928".

Underside has adhesive label at bottom center with black printed text "564".
Historical NotesThis tray was a gift to Lucy Kenndy Miller from the League of Women Voters in 1928 for her years of service to the organization. Lucy and her sister Eliza, as well as their parents Julian and Jennie Kennedy, were leaders in the suffrage movement in Pittsburgh. Julian served as the first president of the Equal Franchise Federation of Pittsburgh, which was co-founded by Jennie. Lucy and Eliza spent many years advocating for women’s suffrage through speeches and political action. Lucy was the first head of the League of Women Voters in Pittsburgh.

Previous owner Lucy Kennedy Miller

Related institution Pennsylvania League of Women Citizens

Related institution League of Women Voters of Pennyslvania

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