Robe
Object number2025.108.4 a,b
Manufacturer
Benlee Sporting Goods Manufacturing Company
Date1936-1948
OriginNew York City, NY
MediumSatin; Fabric; Felt
Credit LineGift of Erwin G. Sauerland and Sandra Sauerland Coglio in Loving Memory of Erwin Otto Sauerland
DescriptionBoxing robe. Knee-length. Long, wide sleeves. Blue satin fabric with wide red satin trim along neckline and front opening, sleeve cuffs, and top of each pocket. One pocket on proper left chest and front of each hip. Two belt loops. Top of back has applied red felt name. Inside collar at top center has off-white fabric maker label and hanging loop. Long, rectangular red satin belt with diagonal ends. DimensionsHeight x Width (a - width between shoulder seams): 51.375 x 18.625 in. (130.5 x 47.3 cm)Length x Width x Depth (b): 82.125 x 3 x 0.125 in. (208.6 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Top of back has applied red felt text "ERV / SARLIN".
Marks(a)
Inside collar at top center is off-white fabric maker label with black text "BENLEE / SPORTING GOODS / MFG. CO. N.Y.C."
Historical NotesPart of a boxing collection related to the career of Erwin Otto Sauerland. Sauerland was a WWII veteran and a professional boxer with over fifty professional fights. His boxing name was Erv Sarlin.
Previous owner
Erwin Otto Sauerland
(1919 - 2008)
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Not on view
1847-1969
1847-1969