Glove, Softball
Object number2023.147.1
Manufacturer
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.
Date1970-1979
MediumLeather; Fabric; Metal; Paint
Credit LineGift of Susan Stead
DescriptionBrown leather softball glove, Fastback model. Fits left hand. Glove's web is comprised of woven leather strips. Index finger hole. Brown painted grommets and metal fittings around wrist. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 11.625 x 9.25 x 4 in. (29.5 x 23.5 x 10.2 cm)MarksBack of wrist has red fabric label with faded gold embroidered text "Rawlings".
Red and black fabric label to the right of the index finger hole has faded gold embroidered text "R".
Imprinted text on back of glove above index finger hole is largely illegible: "... / PAT. NO. ... / ...OL... / PAT NO. ..."
Back of glove has imprinted text along left edge of pinky finger "Softball Size".
Back side of glove has imprinted text to the right of the webbing "EDGE - U - CATED HEEL / PAT. NO. 2,995,757".
Inside glove has imprinted text along edge of pinky finger " "The Finest In The Field!" ".
Inside pocket of glove has imprinted text "FASTBACK / MODEL / ... / XFG / Rawlings" and "DEEP WELL".
Historical NotesSoftball glove used by Sue Stead from 1970s to 1985. Part of a collection related to East End Debs softball team.
Previous owner
Susan Stead
Related institution
East End Debs
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Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.
