Created by:

Everlast Worldwide, Inc., founded 1910  Search this

Owned by:

Muhammad Ali, American, 1942 - 2016  Search this

Subject of:

Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983  Search this

Medium:

leather, padding, cloth, metal

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 7 in. (21.6 x 26.7 x 17.8 cm)

Type:

headgear

Place collected:

Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America

Date:

ca. 1973

Caption:

It was in this gym and the surrounding neighborhood with its vibrant mix of racial, political and cultural identities, some have argued, that Cassius Clay took his first crucial steps to becoming Muhammad Ali.

Description:

Black leather boxing headgear with yellow interior. Open face design with cheek protection and adjustable head and chin straps for customized fit. "EVERLAST" label on front.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Athletes  Search this

Boxing  Search this

Sports  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2010.19.1

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational

Exhibition:

Making a Way Out of No Way

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50a5a8689-3d5d-4937-9685-c95093c4b164

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.19.1