Colorado Silver Bullets Miniature Baseball Bat, 1994
THF152055 / Colorado Silver Bullets Miniature Baseball Bat, 1994
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Artifact Overview
The Colorado Silver Bullets was the first all-female professional baseball team organized after the All-American Girls Professional League folded in 1954. The team played for four seasons (1994-1997) against men's minor league, semi-professional, and college teams. The team organization produced souvenirs, like this miniature baseball bat with the Silver Bullets' logo.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Novelty
Date Made
1994
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.264.44
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lyn St. James.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Varnish
Color
Blue
Dimensions
Width: 18 in
Length: 1.25 in
Inscriptions
In blue: SILVER BULLETS / COLORADO / COOPERSBURG ASSOC. INC / COORS BREWING CO. 1994 / COOPERSBURG CLUBBER / MADE IN USA / COOPERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
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