William Randolph Hearst Trophy won by Getrude Ederle
Object Details
- Description
- Swimmer Gertrude Ederle won this ornate silver trophy in recognition of the glorious qualities of womanhood she has so nobly demonstrated. after placing first in a newspaper poll as America's most popular athlete.
- The former Olympic medalist had gained worldwide acclaim becoming the first woman to successfully swim across the English Channel on August 6, 1926. The dangerous crossing had been completed by only five men prior, and Ederle shattered the best of their times by nearly two hours. For her achievement, Trudybecame the first woman honored with a tickertape parade in New York City.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Gertrude C. Morrison
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- Date made
- 1926
- ID Number
- 1991.0781.02
- accession number
- 1991.0781
- catalog number
- 1991.0781.02
- referenced
- Ederle, Gertrude
- maker
- Peacock, C. D.
- Object Name
- trophy, swimming
- Physical Description
- metal, silver (overall material)
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 93 cm x 40 cm; 36 5/8 in x 15 3/4 in
- part: trophy: 28 3/4 in x 24 in x 18 in; 73.025 cm x 60.96 cm x 45.72 cm
- part: base: 7 1/4 in x 17 in; 18.415 cm x 43.18 cm
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
- Trophies
- Exhibition
- Entertainment Nation
- Exhibition Location
- National Museum of American History
- web subject
- Sports
- name of sport
- Swimming
- web subject
- Women
- Record ID
- nmah_748875
