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Protector, Body

Object number2009.2.6 a,b

Date2006

Mediumplastic; cotton

Credit LineGift of Pam Simmons

DescriptionPair of elbow pads.Dimensions6.75 x 24 in. (17.1 x 61 cm)
MarksText printed in white on a rubber plate on the strap: "Harbinger".
Fabric tag on back of each pad:
(a) Top: "M" ; bottom: "HARBINGER / MADE IN CHINA/ Right".
(b) Top: "M" ; bottom: "HARBINGER / MADE IN CHINA/ Left".
Historical NotesElbow pads worn by a member of the Steel City Derby Demons. The Steel City Derby Demons are Pittsburgh's only women's flat track roller derby league. The Demons league is comprised of four teams: "The Bitch Doctors," "The Hot Metal Hellions," "The Slumber Party Slashers," and "The Wrecking Dolls." They also have two traveling teams comprised of members of the four league teams: "The Steel Hurtin' " is the A-Team/Varsity team, and the "B-Unit" is the B-team/Junior Varsity team. The Demons compete, or "bout" with each other and other leagues; there are nearly 80 women's flat track derby teams in the continental U.S. to date.

Previous owner Steel City Derby Demons

Related institution Steel City Derby Demons

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