Robe
Object number2016.131.1 a,b
Manufacturer
Honus Wagner Company
Date1958
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumSilk; Fabric
Credit LineGift of Barbara Gruber
DescriptionPurple and golden orange silk boxing robe with golden orange belt.DimensionsHeight x Width (a): 50 × 26 in. (127 × 66 cm)Length x Width (b): 63.25 × 2.125 in. (160.7 × 5.4 cm)
InscriptionsOn back at top is yellow embroidered text "CHAMPION / GOLDEN GLOVES / & SR. AMA / 1958 / SPONSORS / DAPPER DAN CLUB / PITTSBURGH".
MarksTag inside collar at back center has embroidered blue text around the perimeter "HONUS WAGNER CO. / PITTSBURGH, U.S.A." and at center "TRADE / Honus Wagner / MARK"; smaller sizing tag below has red embroidered text "S" encircled with red.
Historical NotesJim Gruber's Golden Gloves boxing robe.
Previous owner
Jim G. Gruber Sr.
Related institution
Steamfitters Local No. 449
Related institution
Carrick Community Boxing Academy
Related institution
Dapper Dan Club of Pittsburgh
On View
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Harry Ash
1847-1969
c. 1950
Jantzen
1965-1968