On View
Sports Gallery
Exhibition
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
Manufactured by
Nike Inc., American, founded 1971
Worn by
Scurry, Briana, born 1971
Date
ca. 2004
Medium
synthetic fiber , foam
Dimensions
H x W x D (2015.58.5a): 10 5/8 × 8 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (27 × 21.6 × 6.4 cm)
H x W x D (2015.58.5b): 10 5/8 × 8 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (27 × 21.6 × 6.4 cm)
Description
A pair of white, blue, and gold Nike goalie gloves worn by Briana Scurry during the 2004 Olympics. The gloves, 2015.58.5a (left hand glove) and 2015.58.5b (right hand glove), are predominantly white with gold and dark blue decoration on top of gloves. The palms of gloves are completely white. Gray fabric can be found at the thumb joint and the wrist. A Nike swoosh appears on top of each glove in dark blue. Gold script on the top of the glove near the thumb joint reads: [BioAlign Technology]. The gloves have adjustable velcro wristbands with a gold and dark blue number [1] printed on each band. On the interior of the wristband each glove has a white tag with black type that reads: [Size 9 / Made in China].
Place made
China, Asia
Place used
Athens, Greece, Europe
Classification
Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
Type
gloves
Topic
Soccer
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Briana Scurry
Object number
2015.58.5ab
Restrictions & Rights
© Nike
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58639cba6-5808-4a67-bb1e-71873993dafa

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