Wilson Sporting Goods, baseball glove, Chicago, 1940s

Object/Artifact

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Portsmouth Historical Society

Name/Title

Wilson Sporting Goods, baseball glove, Chicago, 1940s

Entry/Object ID

2024.015.001

Description

Baseball glove from the 1940s, used on the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Stamped on the heel of the infielder's mitt is "WILSON / MADE IN THE U.S.A. / 679" on the pinky, "SOFT BALL / U.S.A." On the outside strap is stamped, "P.N.S." three times.

Acquisition

Accession

2024.015

Source or Donor

Elwell, John

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Jake Elwell

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Wilson Sporting Goods

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

9-1/4 in

Diameter

8 in

Material

Leather