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Boxing robe worn by Sugar Ray Robinson

1940-1965

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A white terry cloth robe worn by Sugar Ray Robinson. The robe fastens with a terry cloth belt that ties in the front. The sleeves are long and have a cuff at the bottom. There is a small patch pocket on the proper left bust. There are two larger patch pockets on the bottom, on each side of the robe. On the back of the robe, [SUGAR] is stitched onto the upper half in blue thread.

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Catalog reference: 2016.159.4

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