Trophy, Game
Object number2023.148.5
Date1971
MediumWood; Metal; Paper; Ink; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Carol J. Sprague
DescriptionTall dark brown wood and metal softball trophy. Square brown wooden base with two square brown wooden platforms on top. Bottom platform has silver metal plate on front with engraved award text; platform has female softball player in batting stance at top of each corner. Second platform has blank silver metal award plate on front and is surmounted by silver metal male figure holding branch in his uplifted right hand. Four brown wood and silver metal columns sit atop second platform and are topped with square platform. This platform is surmounted by one silver metal eagle figure in each corner and a silver metal footed, covered bowl at center with hanging loop handles; fixed bowl lid has a gold metal female softball player finial; figure is in a batting stance, but her bat is missing.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 43.5 x 15.938 x 15.938 in. (110.5 x 40.5 x 40.5 cm)InscriptionsBottom platform's metal plate has engraved text "GREATER PGH. TOURNAMENT OF / CHAMPIONS / 1971 / WOMEN'S DIV. - WINNER".
Underside has white paper sticker with handwritten number in blue ink "1584HS".
Historical NotesTrophy from the Greater Pittsburgh Tournament of Champions in 1971. Part of a collection related to East End Debs softball team.
Related institution
East End Debs
Previous owner
Carol J. Sprague
On View
Not on view
1971
1971
1966
1955-1956
