Racing Gloves Worn by Desire Wilson in Post-Retirement Races, circa 2009
THF170674 / Racing Gloves Worn by Desire Wilson in Post-Retirement Races, circa 2009
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Artifact Overview
South African Desire Wilson won her first races, in micro-midget cars, at age five. She moved to Great Britain and competed in Formula One. With her victory at the British Aurora Championship at Brands Hatch in 1980, Wilson became the first woman to win an F1 race of any kind. She later competed in endurance races before retiring in 1997.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Gloves
Date Made
circa 2009
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.43.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Desire Wilson.
Material
Cloth
Color
Red
Yellow (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.5 in (for each glove)
Width: 4.5 in (widest point for each glove)
Length: 14.5 in (longest point for each glove)
Inscriptions
on top of wrist of both gloves:
stand 21 / Homologue FIA / Norme ISO 6940
on label inside wrist of left glove:
RACER
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