Pair of lead-lined brown leather five fingered x-ray gloves with a long cuff and flared bottom; interior lined with cream woven cotton cloth; manufacturer's information inside each glove; pair consists of a right (a) and left glove (b).
Pair of lead-lined brown leather five fingered x-ray gloves with a long cuff and flared bottom; interior lined with cream woven cotton cloth; manufacturer's information inside each glove; pair consists of a right (a) and left glove (b).
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - right - Length 38.5 cm x Width 21.0 cm x Depth 2.8 cm
b - left - Length 38.5 cm x Width 21.0 cm x Depth 3.0 cm
Provenance
Owned by donor's father at his medical office.
Maker
General Electric X-Ray Corporation
Dates
1940
1950
circa 1940-1950
Date Remarks
Date based on donor's remarks and appraisal
Material
leather: brown
fabric: cream
ink: black
Inscriptions
Stamped onto the inside of each glove: "GENERAL ELECTRIC // X-RAY CORPORATION // XRP // [Illeg.] U.S. PAT OFFICE // [Illeg.] 4-5 [Illeg.] 9"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-D2-2
Condition Remarks
Minor red rot along edges, shows wear and creases worn into fingers
General Electric began in the 1890's and was established by Thomas Alva Edison by bringing his various businesses together and creating the General Electric Company. Lead lined x-ray equipment was and still is used to protect the wearer from radiation.