Bandana
Object number2022.55.2
Retailer
Kaufmann's Department Store
(1871 - 2005)
Date1979-1980
MediumFabric; Paint(?)/Ink(?)
Credit LineGift of Dana Marzolf
DescriptionRounded square yellow fabric souvenir bandana. Double square black borders bordering black polka dots. Center has black, white, and yellow bust image of a Pirate wearing a bandana, earring, and hat featuring skull and crossbones; black and yellow text below pirate. Yellow stitching around the perimeter.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 21.5 x 21.625 x 0.125 in. (54.6 x 54.9 x 0.3 cm)InscriptionsBlack and yellow text below pirate "PIRATES / BAD BANDANA tm".
Historical NotesThe Pirates Bad Bandana was sold exclusively at Kaufmann's for $4.50 beginning in 1979 and again in 1980. The Bad Bandana was clearly an attempt to duplicate the success and spirit of the Terrible Towel.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Pirates
(founded 1887)
On View
Not on view
c. 1975
Kaufmann's Department Store
Kaufmann's Department Store
Kaufmann's Department Store
