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Manufactured by:
Nancy Lopez Golf Inc., Canadian, founded 1998  Search this
Used by:
Ethel Funches, American, 1913 - 2010  Search this
Medium:
leather, elastic, Velcro (TM), and thread
Dimensions:
H x W: 6 1/2 × 5 in. (16.5 × 12.7 cm)
Type:
gloves
Date:
late 20th century
Description:
A left leather golf glove worn by Ethel Funches.
The glove is off white in color. The glove is wrinkled, discolored, and worn from use. There are tiny air holes on each of the fingers. There is a strap with Velcro on the bottom. The top is made out of thread and has four black diagonal lines and the words [Nancy Lopez] embroidered on it. The opening of the glove is tattered and has some loose strings and yellow discoloration. The pieces of elastic can be seen. There is a zig-zag pattern made out of thread around the outside of the wrist opening of the glove.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Athletes  Search this
Golf  Search this
Sports  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Grand Niece Angela Kenion-Wynn in Memory of Ethel P. Funches
Object number:
2015.249.6
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
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fbdd0482-69aa-4c70-82f4-f0c0457b8b96
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.249.6