Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
95.11.007 AB
Accession#:
95.11
Credit Line:
Donated by Judith Maier.
Object Name:
Trophy
Title:
Soap Box Derby Juneau Trophy
Date:
6/1/1947 0:00:00
Description:
A — Heavy bird's eye maple wood base has traditional tri—color shield with derby logo attached with three metal screws. two white stars each side of sponsor's, Chevrolet, logo in blue area. Large blue lettters in white area above red and white stripes. Below shield is 0.5 inch circle wood platform covered with two section steel plate attached with screws. Glued to plate are metal figures of derby official wearing black and white checkered shirt and metal model of Derby car and driver. Below platform is metal "ribbon" strip with black letters.
B — Black and white checkered signal metal flag inserted in Derby official's hand. Back of "A" has metal hanger held by two screws. Metal circle below hanger with name and number. Four screws that hold front platform.
Inscription: A — "THE N. DREYSTADT AWARD / WON BY / FRANK MAIER"
"CITY CHAMPION / JUNEAU ALASKA / 1947 SOAP BOX DERBY"
B — "WALLACE / T1192C"
Notes:
See 95.11.001
See 95.10.001
Search Terms:
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