Object Details
Manufactured by
Everlast Worldwide, Inc., founded 1910
Used by
Muhammad Ali, American, 1942 - 2016
Description
Black leather boxing training gloves used by Muhammad Ali. The exterior of both gloves are made out of black leather with a tan leather trim at the bottom. At the bottom of each glove on the front is a sewn on piece of white satin that has the Everlast logo and the trademark symbol on it in black ink. Below the Everlast logo, the words [Made in U.S.A.] are printed in black ink on the satin piece. The bottom of the gloves have a tan leather trim. The underside of the gloves have white thread along the top and the middle parts of the glove. The bottom of the underside of the gloves have an elastic strap. The interior of the gloves is made out of tan suede.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1970-1979
Object number
2023.91.12ab
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
gloves
Medium
leather, elastic, suede, padding and ink on satin
Dimensions
H x W x D (a. left glove): 10 3/4 × 5 × 1 in. (27.3 × 12.7 × 2.5 cm)
H x W x D (b. right glove): 10 3/4 × 5 × 1 in. (27.3 × 12.7 × 2.5 cm)
Place made
United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Clothing - Sports Uniforms
Exhibition
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
Boxing
Clothing and dress
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2023.91.12ab