Winchester 2052 Catchers Mitt

Following the end of World War I, Winchester expanded into other areas of manufacture and product distribution. After borrowing heavily to finance its massive expansion, the company attempted to use its surplus production capacity to pay its debt. Winchester adopted existing stores to carry the Winchester products which become a "Winchester Store." Marketing consumer goods through "Winchester Stores" the company put the famous Winchester brand on nearly everything from tools, housewares, hardware items, and sporting goods.

The 2052 catchers mitt was more than likely produced by Thos. E Wilson & Co. for Winchester. The Wilson 503 Harry (Hank) Gowdy model listed in the 1923 catalog is identical in style and like description: "An extra large mitt fully molded. Made of finest black calfskin. Fully laced with black leather lace. Leather welted seams. Four layers of asbestos pad, shaped to form deep pocket. New style fingers with outseams making surface against the back of the hand perfectly smooth. Adjustable buckle fastening at thumb. Double wrist protectors." The mitt features an adjustable strap and buckle fastening at the thumb.

Winchester Sporting Goods 2052 Catchers Mitt


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