Object Details
Created by
Post Manufacturing Co.
Worn by
Muhammad Ali, American, 1942 - 2016
Description
Dark red brown training boxing gloves worn by Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) and signed in Louisville, as indicated by the penned note inside the left glove near the wrist. Gloves are edged in faded yellow fabric and tied with dark, faded strings. Stitching throughout the glove is in white thread. On the outside fronts of both gloves below the wrist are manufacturer's labels. [POST / MANUFACTURING CO. / NEW YORK]. Inside the left glove, near the wrist, is a note in faded red ink. [SIGNED BY / CASSIUS CLAY/ Louisville / 1960]. Inside the right glove, near the wrist, is a note in blue pen [From / Cassius Clay / 1960]. Gloves are well worn and wrinkled. The right glove has dark discolorations near the top of the glove on the right side.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1960
Object number
2012.173.3ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
gloves
Medium
leather, cloth, thread
Dimensions
a: 10 1/4 x 6 x 3 7/8 in. (26 x 15.2 x 9.8 cm)
b: 10 1/4 x 5 5/8 x 4 in. (26 x 14.3 x 10.2 cm)
Place used
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States, North and Central America
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Classification
Tools and Equipment
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
Boxing
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.173.3ab