Sweater
Object number2023.170.2
Manufacturer
Coane Athletic Knits and Clothing Company
Retailer
Pittsburgh Sport Shop
Date1958-1961
OriginPittsburgh, PA
OriginPhiladelphia, PA
MediumFabric; Plastic
Credit LineGift of Trilby Busch
DescriptionMaroon knit fabric high school letter sweater, size 40. Long-sleeve. Stand-up collar and v-neck. Six brown/maroon plastic buttons down front opening. One pocket on the front of each hip. Applied maroon and white fabric letter "M" on the front of the proper left hip pocket; letter is surmounted by two crossed rifles and a shooting target. Each cuff is folded. DimensionsHeight x Width (Flat - width between shoulder seams): 28.375 x 16.5 in. (72.1 x 41.9 cm)Height x Width x Depth (On form): 27 x 23.5 x 11.5 in. (68.6 x 59.7 x 29.2 cm)
InscriptionsApplied maroon and white fabric letter "M" on the front of the proper left hip pocket.
Inside waist of proper right front panel is maroon label with white embroidered text "TBusch".
MarksOff-white (yellowed) fabric label inside collar at back center has green embroidered text "Sporting Goods / Pittsburgh / Sport Shop / 306 - 7TH AVE., PITTSBURGH, PENN."
Inside proper right front panel near front opening is tag with embroidered red text on front "40" and on back "COANE / PHILA-PA".
Historical NotesMunhall High School letter sweater worn by Trilby Busch.
Previous owner
Trilby Busch
Related institution
Munhall High School
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