Bicycle Gloves, 1970-1980
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After a hiatus of almost three-quarters of a century, bicycling experienced a revival -- especially with the introduction of 10-speeds. This led to a plethora of specialized accessories and accoutrements, like these gloves made in France for the Schwinn Bicycle Company.
After a hiatus of almost three-quarters of a century, bicycling experienced a revival -- especially with the introduction of 10-speeds. This led to a plethora of specialized accessories and accoutrements, like these gloves made in France for the Schwinn Bicycle Company.
Artifact
Gloves
Date Made
1970-1980
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in France for Schwinn Bicycle Company.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
85.122.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Calvin A. Law.
Material
Leather
Cotton (Textile)
Metal
Color
Ivory (Color)
White (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 5.25 in
Width: 3.25 in
Inscriptions
Label stitched on upper left glove: (image of bicycle) / SCHWINN Stamped inside left glove: SCHWINN APPROVED / MADE IN FRANCE Interior gold sticker: 7 Impressed on verso snap: RAUF. CO. / PROV RI
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