Sticker
Object number2017.68.13
Manufacturer
Fasson
MediumPaper; Ink; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Jennifer Busia
DescriptionCircular paper campaign sticker. Front has blue background with red and white candidate name across center and white union logo at bottom center. Reverse has off-white backing paper with two brown diagonal lines and light red maker text and instructional graphics.DimensionsDiameter: 3.125 in. (7.9 cm)InscriptionsRed and white text across front center "Sophie / MASLOFF".
White text at bottom "UNION GCIU LABEL / PITTSBURGH LOCAL 24 / 29".
MarksBacking paper has light red text including "CRACK / PATENT PENDING / Fasson / CRACK'N PEEL Plus / PATENT PENDING / son / PEEL Plus".
Historical NotesPart of a collection that documents the life and career of Sophie Masloff. Sophie Friedman (1917-2014) was born in the Hill District and attended Fifth Avenue High School. She became a clerk at the County Court in 1938 and worked there until 1976, the year she was elected to the City Council. She became Mayor in 1988 when she was president of the City Council and Richard Caliguiri died in office, making her next in line. She won the election in 1989 making her the first woman and Jew to hold the office. She declined to run again and retired in 1994. In 2000 and 2004 she served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
Related person
Sophie Masloff
(1917 - 2014)
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