Object Details
- Description (Brief)
- Pair of Everlast sparring gloves worn by Joe Louis, 1934-1951. Joe Louis, known as the "Brown Bomber," was considered one of the greatest heavyweight fighters of all time. He is often regarded as the first African American to become a nationwide hero and became the focal point of anti-Nazi sentiment with the Schmeling fight of 1936. He was the reigning World Heavyweight Champion from 1937 until his retirement in 1949.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- associated person
- Louis, Joe
- maker
- Everlast
- Credit Line
- Mrs. Julian A. Black
- Physical Description
- leather (overall material)
- horsehair (overall material)
- fabric (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 10 1/2 in x 11 in x 10 1/2 in; 26.67 cm x 27.94 cm x 26.67 cm
- Object Name
- Gloves, Pair of
- boxing gloves, pair of
- boxing glove
- boxing gloves
- gloves, boxing
