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Hiram Bithorn model glove

Datecirca 1944

DescriptionLight brown leather left-handed fielder's glove with four finger stalls and a thumb stall connected by a piece of leather and leather laces. Palm side heel of the glove is lined with metal grommets and leather laces. Palm side has several stamps including "Hand Formed Pocket," "Wilson," "662" and "Hiram Bithorn." Back side of the glove has an opening at the base of the finger stalls. Wrist strap fastens with a metal button and has two buttonholes for size adjustment. Back side base of the forefinger stall and thumb stall are connected by a knotted leather laces woven through metal grommets.

Object numberB-2020-0223-01

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Wilson Sporting Goods Company

Subject Bithorn, Hiram, 1916-1951

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensionsw x h x d: 10 x 9 x 2 in.

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