Leather knee pad. Knee pad is red leather with fur padding and strap with some padding. This is an example of early sports protective wear, and was most likely used by basketball players. Pad is in overall good condition with signs of use, wear, and storage.
Cataloged By
Matthew Adelman
Acquisition
Accession
2025.6
Source or Donor
Berg, Jennelle
Acquisition Method
Gift
Made/Created
Date made
1920 - 1929
Notes
Date: 1920s
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Pad, Knee
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Protective Wear
Nomenclature Class
Clothing
Nomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
Search Terms
Knee Pad, Pad, Shoulder Pad, Fur, Leather
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Date Examined
Mar 6, 2025
Examined By
Matthew Adelman
General Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: Matthew Adelman
Status Date: 2025-03-06
