Trophy, Game

Object number2023.148.7 a-c

Manufacturer Matthews of Pittsburgh

Date1970

MediumWood; Metal; Adhesive tape

Credit LineGift of Carol J. Sprague

DescriptionSoftball trophy. Elongated rounded hexagonal wooden base with ribbed edges. Mounted on top of base is upright rectangular wooden block; upright has gold metal plate inside front slot with engraved award text. Atop wooden upright block is silver-gold metal loving cup surmounted by gold metal female softball player figure in batting stance position; baseball bat is detached. Detached maker plate from underside.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-b): 14.125 x 5.375 x 2.938 in. (35.9 x 13.7 x 7.5 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 14 x 5.375 x 2.938 in. (35.6 x 13.7 x 7.5 cm)
Length x Diameter (b): 1.75 x 0.188 in. (4.4 x 0.5 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 0.438 x 1.563 x 0.063 in. (1.1 x 4 x 0.2 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Base's front award plate has engraved text "USSSA / WOMEN'S / WORLD SOFTBALL / TOURN. / CHAMPS / 1970".
Marks(c)
Front has blue painted text "Matthews / PITTSBURGH".
Historical NotesUSSSA Women's World Softball Champion 1970 trophy. Part of a collection related to East End Debs softball team.

Related institution East End Debs

Previous owner Carol J. Sprague

Related institution United States Specialty Sports Association

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