Boxing glove signed by Jack Johnson
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Boxing glove signed by Jack Johnson

Ken-Wel Sporting Goods Company, American, 1919 - 1960 · 1919-1945

leather, cotton
National Museum of African American History and Culture
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Burgundy leather left handed boxing glove with tan cotton tie. A white tag on top of the wrist reads “Ken-Wel / BRAND” in blue text. The bottom of the glove has lacing with white cloth ties. The top of the glove is padded. Inner lining of glove is red and white. The glove is inscribed on top in black ink. The inscription reads “Jack Johnson / Former Heavyweight / Champion / of the world / U.S.A.”

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