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Batting Glove by HHB Sugg Ltd., 1970s



Object Number:
M.2015.615.2
Creator
H H B Sugg Ltd (manufacturer)
Material
leather, rubber
Size
length: 24 cm
Object name
gloves
Object category
sports equipment - cricket

Description

Right hand yellow leather glove with rubber spike protection stitched to the back. Ventilation holes on palms. Elastic and green markings on inner wrist.

Display caption

5.2 TN.2008.420 Walter Hammond, Gloucestershire CCC, Edward Halliday, 1949 Wally Hammond models a different style of glove in this sketch by Halliday, with rubber spikes attached to a leather glove. A similar pair belonging to Jack Hobbs are on display downstairs and appear home-made. Later gloves were purpose-made in this style by sports outfitters. M.2015.615 Batting Gloves, H H B Sugg Ltd, Sheffield, leather and rubber, date unknown
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M.2015.614 : Cricket Box