On View
Sports Gallery
Exhibition
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
Created by
Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
Worn by
Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
Date
1964
Medium
leather, thread, and elastic
Dimensions
8 7/16 x 4 7/16 x 5/8 in. (21.4 x 11.3 x 1.6 cm)
Description
Buff colored left handed training glove signed by Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). In ink, in the upper portion of the front of the glove, is a signed note referring to Clay as the next Heavyweight Champion. [From / Cassius Clay / Jan / 1964 / Next Heavyweight Campion / of the World]. At the bottom of the glove, above the wrist is an embossed impression of the manufacturer and serial number of the glove [Wilson / MADE IN USA / H1540]. Along the bottom edge of the glove and the opening for the hand is a white band of fabric. Along the back of the glove, across the wrist, is a small band of white elastic. Stitching throughout the glove is white thread.
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
gloves
Topic
Athletes
Boxing
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Image courtesy of Henry Leutwyler, NYC
Object number
2012.173.2.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5868a0d83-8281-4bb1-90bd-a3e35870ed2f

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