Sweater

Object number2001.114.1

Datec.1937

MediumWool, Plastic; Cotton

Credit LineGift of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh

DescriptionBlue cardigan sweater, long sleeve, v-neck, six buttons down the front. Proper left sleeve ahs three horizontal yellow stripes around upper arm. Yellow basketball patch at chest proper left side. Two hip pockets on both sides. Two inner pockets at sides.Dimensions20 x 25 in. (50.8 x 63.5 cm)
InscriptionsText on patch: A-A-U/SENIOR/I.K.S./1937-38-39/CHAMPS
Label TextThe Irene Kaufmann Settlement (IKS) was founded in 1911 to serve the needs of the thousands of Eastern European Jews who were arriving in Pittsburgh. The IKS, which was non-sectarian, provided a wide range of services, including health clinics, English classes, theater clubs and athletics; all designed to help acculturate the new Americans. This championship sweater is significant because of the role that the IKS basketball program played in helping players acquire scholarships to college, especially to Duquesne University, a Catholic institution located in the Hill District

Related institution Amateur Athletic Union

Related institution Irene Kauffmann Settlement (Founded 1911)

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