Sweatshirt
Object number2023.121.12
Manufacturer
Fruit of the Loom
Date1989
OriginUnited States of America
MediumCotton; Polyester; Fabric; Ink
Credit LineGift of Rochelle S. Friedman
DescriptionLong-sleeve yellow cotton and polyester campaign sweatshirt, size Large. Knit crew neck, cuff sleeves, and waist. Front has screen printed green decoration including two four leaf clovers above Irishized candidate name.DimensionsHeight x Width (Width at waist): 25.625 x 15.375 in. (65.1 x 39.1 cm)InscriptionsFront has green screen printed text "SHELLY / O'FRIEDMAN".
MarksInside back at top center is white fabric tag with black text on front "824C / L / 50% COTTON/ 50% POLYESTER / [bunch of fruit] / FRUIT OF THE LOOM / [American flag motif] / MADE IN U.S.A." and on back "[care instructions] / RN 13765 / MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesRochelle S. Friedman St. Patrick’s Day (PA Court of Common Pleas) 1989 campaign sweatshirt. Friedman ran for the Common Pleas court three times— once in 1986, once in 1987, and a final time in 1989. After her final loss in 1989, she decided to run for the Commonwealth Court. Rochelle S. Friedman was raised in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended Rogers School and the University of Pittsburgh for both undergraduate and law school. Friedman served as a judicial law clerk to Judge James R. McGregor of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County and as solicitor to Robert N. Peirce, Clerk of Courts of Allegheny County. After three failed attempts at running for the Court of Common Pleas, she won a seat on the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania and served from 1992 until her retirement in 2016. She was notable for her defense of the first amendment, the rights of women and minorities, and other civil liberties.
Related institution
University of Pittsburgh
Previous owner
Rochelle S. Friedman
Related institution
Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas
Related institution
Rogers School
Related institution
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
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Fruit of the Loom
Fruit of the Loom