Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Glove |
Catalog Number |
2002.35.10 |
Date |
ca.1990 |
Material(s) |
Leather/Wool |
Dimensions |
H-11 W-6 inches |
Description |
This is a pair of United States Air Force gloves. They are a pair of short black leather gloves with a white wool lining. There are three rows of wavy decorative stitching at the back of the hand, between the fingers. |
Notes |
Mary Frances Clark wore all of the uniforms in this collection during her many years of service in the Air Force (1965-1993). She was born in Shelbyville, Kentucky and was the second child of Ruth and James Clark. Mary joined the USAF as a dietitian in June 1965 with the rank of first lieutenant. She was assigned at Gunter Air Force Base Alabama for basic training and was stationed at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma as Chief, Medical Food Service. She retired in June of 1993 holding the rank of lieutenant colonel, the second highest rank obtaining in the Air Force for her profession. The donor wore a second pair of gloves (2002.35.34) inside of these and they are stored in this fashion. |
Collection |
Mary Frances Clark Collection |
People |
Clark, Mary F. |
Subjects |
Winter African Americans Afro-Americans Clothing & dress Women Military personnel Military uniforms Gloves |
Search Terms |
African Americans Women's clothing Women Women's uniforms Military, Women United States Air Force |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |