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GLOVE, BOXING
[Sports Equipment]


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Accession Number: 1994.28.12

Physical Description: Boxing gloves from heavyweight champion Jess Willard. Born in Pottawatomie County in 1881, Willard was crowned world champion in 1915, defeating Jack Johnson in a controversial boxing match. Willard held the title for four years.

History of Object: Belonged to donor's father, Jess Willard.

Date: Between 1911 and 1923

Dimensions (in cm): 29.00 (H) 21.00 (W) 10.00 (D)

Marks/Inscriptions: [tag in right glove] Schmelzer's / Sporting Goods / Kansas City || [on back wrist of both gloves] TRADEMARK Schmelzer's / KANSAS CITY || [written on back of wrist on both gloves] Jess || [impressed in to leather on back of wrist on both gloves] 72 BG ||

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Associations and Subjects

    Origin, Place of: Kansas City (Mo.)
    Activity / Occupation: Boxing
    Individual: Willard, Jess, 1881-1968

Creators and Contributors

    Schmelzer's Sporting Goods

Status: Cataloged

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