What's In The Book??
Take a Walk Through the Fielder's Dream Glove Lofts
America's Past Is Woven With Glove Evolution
"Baseball Gloves Merge With America's Past", Expanded Edition offers 110 + vibrant pages of not only vintage baseball glove evolution but also description of lifestyles of the American culture at the time the old gloves were made.
(Glare on pages is from the camera flash and not in the actual book.)
Wars, the "Great Depression", stock-market crash of 1929, the "Dust
Bowl" and other significant U.S. historical events are touched upon
in this unique book.
This book might be described as a baseball glove book, a softball glove
book, a sports history book, and a U.S. history book all rolled into one.
(Glare on pages is from the camera flash and not in the actual book.)
Wars, the "Great Depression", stock-market crash of 1929, the "Dust
Bowl" and other significant U.S. historical events are touched upon
in this unique book.
This book might be described as a baseball glove book, a softball glove
book, a sports history book, and a U.S. history book all rolled into one.
Gloves Described In Detail
Numerous gloves are described in detail on a "parchment style" gloss-paper. Mile-stone glove styles are examined while exploring glove evolution.
The manufacturer and model numbers of gloves are noted.
Endorsements are
described when available.
Every individual glove has front and back photos.
The manufacturer and model numbers of gloves are noted.
Endorsements are
described when available.
Every individual glove has front and back photos.
Webs In Focus
A "Webs In Focus" section of the book is devoted to web identity. The web styles offer a guide to dating how old gloves may be.
Comparison of Baseball and Softball Gloves
This book allows the reader to have an understanding of the similarities and differences between vintage baseball gloves and softball gloves. A visual side - by -side comparision is made in this section of the book.
Glove Lofts Showcasing The Gloves
There are
12 glove lofts which showcase the "Fielder's Dream Glove Collection".
Within the lofts are housed the different glove styles and web styles. (Glare on pages is from the camera flash and not in the actual book.)
12 glove lofts which showcase the "Fielder's Dream Glove Collection".
Within the lofts are housed the different glove styles and web styles. (Glare on pages is from the camera flash and not in the actual book.)
Unique Softball Glove Collection
Over 40 vintage softball gloves having various web styles and raised pad configurations are presented within this section.
An opportunity to see some very cool vintage softball gloves from the 1920's through the 1940's is offered in the book. This is a comprehensive vintage softball glove collection.
An opportunity to see some very cool vintage softball gloves from the 1920's through the 1940's is offered in the book. This is a comprehensive vintage softball glove collection.
Glamour Glove Shots
Take an up-close and personal look at some of the gloves found in the "Fielders Dream Glove Collection".
"Glamour Glove Shots" showcase some of the baseball and softball gloves in such a way you may feel like you can nearly reach out and touch them.
"Glamour Glove Shots" showcase some of the baseball and softball gloves in such a way you may feel like you can nearly reach out and touch them.
Wrist Fasteners, Endorsements, Embossments
A small section of the book is devoted to wrist fasteners, endorsements, taggs, and embossments. Certain parts of the glove may help identify the date and brand of the glove.
Two additional sections have been added to this Expanded Edition which
center on glove addiction and glove trades. Both sections offer a little
humor and fun within the glove hobby.
Two additional sections have been added to this Expanded Edition which
center on glove addiction and glove trades. Both sections offer a little
humor and fun within the glove hobby.
U.S. History and Vintage Glove Evolution
Unfolding alongside the history of ball
gloves are found elements linked with U.S. history ; such as old coins that might have been used to purchase a glove.
A unique visual look is offered into America's past via glove evolution and
America's cultural events. Type coins circulating throughout the decades
are highlighted as a part of America's past. Please check out my other links
on my homepage to learn more about the book(s) and how to purchase them.
gloves are found elements linked with U.S. history ; such as old coins that might have been used to purchase a glove.
A unique visual look is offered into America's past via glove evolution and
America's cultural events. Type coins circulating throughout the decades
are highlighted as a part of America's past. Please check out my other links
on my homepage to learn more about the book(s) and how to purchase them.
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