Object Details
Manufactured by
Ken-Wel Sporting Goods Company, American, 1919 - 1960
Signed by
Jack Johnson, American, 1878 - 1946
Description
Burgundy leather left handed boxing glove with tan cotton tie. A white tag on top of the wrist reads “Ken-Wel / BRAND” in blue text. The bottom of the glove has lacing with white cloth ties. The top of the glove is padded. Inner lining of glove is red and white. The glove is inscribed on top in black ink. The inscription reads “Jack Johnson / Former Heavyweight / Champion / of the world / U.S.A.”
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1919-1945
Object number
2013.115
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
gloves
Medium
leather, cotton
Dimensions
11 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (29.2 x 11.4 x 8.9 cm)
Place made
Utica, Oneida County, New York, United States, North and Central America
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Classification
Tools and Equipment
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
Boxing
Men
Race relations
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2013.115