Badge, Identification

Object number2010.39.7

Datec. 1930

Mediummetal ; paper ; plastic

Credit LineTransfer from Steel Industry Heritage Corporation

DescriptionIdentification badge consisting of oval frame with straight pin on back. At top center is a black and white photograph of Caucasian male in suit; man is shown in bust portrait looking at camera; text below lists city department, employee number, and farm name with the city of Pittsburgh crest at the bottom.Dimensions1.875 x 2.625 in. (4.8 x 6.7 cm)
InscriptionsOn front bottom half: "CITY OF PITTSBURGH / DEPARTMENT OF / PUBLIC HEALTH / NO. P-2714 / LEECH FARM / [city of Pittsburgh crest]".
MarksUnion symbol.
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the Schofer family of Mt. Washington. Carl Schofer, who emigrated from Germany in the mid-1800s, was a highly skilled fresco artist. After buying a house on Mount Washington, he taught his son, Erwin, the business. When Carl died, Erwin inherited the family business. Due to the Great Depression and Erwin’s struggles with alcoholism he lost the business. During the Works Progress Administration (WPA) he was hired as the lead painting contractor for the county. Later in life he taught art at the Connelly Skill Learning Center. He died in 1955.

Related institution City of Pittsburgh

Related institution Leech Farm

Related person Erwin Schofer (died 1955)

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