Jacket
Object number2023.147.11 a-f
Manufacturer
Butwin Sportswear Company
Manufacturer
Universal Match Corporation
Date1976-1977
OriginCleveland, OH
MediumWool; Fabric; Metal; Paper; Ink
Credit LineGift of Susan Stead
DescriptionWomen's black wool softball uniform jacket, size 16. Collar with silver hood zipper beneath; hood is not intact. Long-sleeve with black and white striped knit cuffs. Five (5) white metal snaps down front opening. One pocket on front of each hip. Black satin lining. Front of proper left torso has embroidered white sponsor and team name. Inside the pockets were a matchbook and four coupons.DimensionsHeight x Width (a - Width is between shoulder seams): 29 x 17.625 in. (73.7 x 44.8 cm)Height x Width x Depth (b): 2 x 1.5 x 0.375 in. (5.1 x 3.8 x 1 cm)
Height x Width (c): 3.5 x 2.188 in. (8.9 x 5.6 cm)
Height x Width (d): 2.125 x 4.125 in. (5.4 x 10.5 cm)
Height x Width (e): 2.75 x 6 in. (7 x 15.2 cm)
Height x Width (f): 8.438 x 5.5 in. (21.4 x 14 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Front of proper left torso has embroidered white text "M&M / Debs".
(b)
Front cover has white text "Lawson's / FOOD & DELI" and blue text at bottom "BE SAFE - CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING".
Back has blue text "Lawson's FOOD & DELI / has good things / in store for you."
(c)
Front has black printed text including "50% OFF / Racquetball / Courts / ... / Valid from November 1, 1981 to May 1, 1982 / 50% OFF".
Back has black printed text including "COUPON / SHALER RACQUETBALL / ...Glenshaw... / HILLCREST RACQUET CLUB / ...Lower Burrell... / MOON RACQUETBALL CLUB / ...Coraopolis... / GOLDEN RACQUET / ...Swissvale... / POWER!"
(d)
Front has printed blue and black text "...SAVE 15¢ / FAB LAUNDRY / DETERGENT / STORE COUPON / 9150716 / Offer Expires: March 31, 1982. COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO. ..."
(e)
Front has printed blue, black, and red text including "Save 20¢ on Thrive! / the four food groups cat food / ...Ralston Purina Company... / ... / COUPON EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 1982...STORE COUPON".
(f)
Front has red printed text including "BUY ANY SANDWICH / AND GET A ... / WENDY'S / OLD FASHIONED / HAMBURGERS / ... / Offer expires: March 7, 1982 / ... / WENDY'S AND HAWAII! / Celebrate Wendy's 12th Anniversary by entering our Sweepstakes. / ..."
Back has red printed text at the bottom including "Sweepstakes Rules / ... / Wendy's Sweepstakes, Marsteller, Inc., ... / Pgh., PA... / ..."
Marks(a)
Inside back at top center is white tag with black text "16 / DRY / CLEAN".
Inside proper left front panel is white fabric label with red and blue embroidered text "The Jacket for Champions / TAILORED / by / BUTWIN / THE CHAMPION OF JACKETS".
Inside proper right side seam is white tag with blue text "110. DRY CLEAN ONLY".
Inside proper right hip pocket is white tag with blue text "75".
(b)
Bottom edge has blue printed text "UNIVERSAL MATCH, CLEVELAND".
Historical NotesEast End Debs wool jacket from the 1976-1977 season. Label TextThe East End Debs softball team, founded in 1965 and active until 1985, had more than 80 girls and women players who contributed to the team’s success. In 1969, after winning their fourth consecutive Greater Pittsburgh championship, the Debs qualified for the final game at nationals, but lost 5-0. Four members of the team were chosen as All-Stars. The following year, the Debs captured their first national championship, beating the Pittsburgh Orioles 5-1. Sue Stead was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. In 1971, the Debs won it all again. Jeri Riedel, named MVP of the national championship, allowed only six hits in five games during the tournament. The team added another national and multiple regional titles through the years, creating a reputation for excellence.
Previous owner
Susan Stead
Related institution
East End Debs
Related institution
M & M Lounge
Related institution
Lawson's Food and Deli
Related institution
Shaler Racquetball
Related institution
Hillcrest Racquet Club
Related institution
Moon Racquetball Club
Related institution
Golden Racquet
Related institution
Colgate Palmolive Company
Related institution
Ralston Purina Company
Related institution
Wendy's
On View
Not on view
Port Authority
1941-1953
