Pair of gauntlets for blast furnace worker, 1981

Pair of gauntlets for blast furnace worker, 1981

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Pair of blast furnace worker's protective gauntlets, made from dust suppressed asbestos with chrome leather cuff and lined with flame resistant thermolate material.

Details

Category:
Protective Clothing
Object Number:
1981-382/3
Measurements:
overall (each): 320 mm x 128 mm x 38 mm,
type:
gloves
credit:
British Steel Corporation. Special Steels Division