Glove, Work
Object number95.18.4 a,b
Manufacturer
American Safety Clothing, Inc.
Datec. 1985
OriginPerkasie, PA
Mediumsuede, Nor-Fab 900 heat-resistant fabric; man-made fiber lining
Credit LineGift of USX
DescriptionPair of suede and fabric mittens; palm and thumb constructed of suede; other exterior parts heat resistant fabric; inside lined with man-made fiber and polyester/cotton cuff.Dimensions15 x 3 x 7 in. (38.1 x 7.6 x 17.8 cm)Marks"American Safety Clothing, Inc., 5th & Green Streets, Perkasie, PA Made in U.S.A."
Label TextFirst developed in the 1930s, protective clothing for industrial workers initially incorporated asbestos fibers. In the 1960s, the army began testing suits made of aluminum and insulating kraft paper during controlled forest fires for potential use by firefighters. This aluminized heat suit, or fire proximity suit, protected workers from the heat of molten steel.
Related institution
United States Steel Corporation
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