Boxing headgear worn by Muhammad Ali

Creator Name

Everlast Worldwide, Inc., founded 1910;
Muhammad Ali, American, 1942 - 2016;
Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983

Cultural Context

African Americans

Date

1960s, 1970s

Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture;

Smithsonian Institution

About the Work

National Museum of African American History and Culture Object Description

It was in this gym and the surrounding neighborhood with its vibrant mix of racial, political and cultural identities, some have argued, that Cassius Clay took his first crucial steps to becoming Muhammad Ali.

Black leather boxing headgear with yellow interior. Open face design with cheek protection and adjustable head and chin straps for customized fit. "EVERLAST" label on front.

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Title

Boxing headgear worn by Muhammad Ali

Creator

Everlast Worldwide, Inc., founded 1910, Created by;
Muhammad Ali, American, 1942 - 2016, Owned by;
Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983, Subject of

Worktype

headgear; Headgear

Cultural Context

African Americans

Material

leather, padding, cloth, metal

Dimensions

H x W x D: 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 7 in. (21.6 x 26.7 x 17.8 cm)

Technique

Language

Date

1960s, 1970s;
Date: ca. 1973