Racing Gloves Worn by Jackie Stewart, 1971
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Artifact Overview
Famed Scottish race car driver Jackie Stewart wore these racing gloves during the Canadian-American Challenge Cup (CAN-AM) series in 1971. Though better known as a Formula 1 driver, the "Flying Scot" challenged the dominant teams in this sports racing car road series. Stewart finished third in the 1971 Can-Am Drivers Championship.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Driving gloves
Date Made
circa 1971
Subject Date
1971
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.1.1734.24
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Nomex (Fiber)
Leather
Color
Orange (Color)
Black (Color)
Inscriptions
Tag inside gloves: NOMEX Du Pont's reg. trademark
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