Six boxing gloves from the Harry Johns Boxing Troupe.

Object Type
Sporting equipment/Protective equipment/Glove
Date Used
1930s-1950s
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Object Detail

Brief Description
Group of six boxing gloves from the Harry Johns Boxing Troupe. The largest pair belonged to the Alabama Kid; the four others are two right-hand 'Denzil Don' brand, and two left-hand unbranded ones.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
H: 330 W: 215 D: 65mm (H: 13 W: 8 7/16 D: 2 9/16")
H: 250 W: 185 D: 50mm (H: 9 13/16 W: 7 5/16 D: 1 15/16")
Media/Materials
Leather
Cotton
Associated Person
Date Used
1930s-1950s
Location
In storage
Registration No
1989.2082.8
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by The Family of Harry Johns

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