Factory Processor’s Gloves
Factory Processor’s Gloves
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- Description
- Despite automation of basic fish processing functions like gutting and filleting, there is still a lot of handwork to be done aboard a factory trawler like the Alaska Ocean. And work around cold water, fresh fish, and heavy machinery means that gloves are a crucial part of a factory worker’s outfit.
- These heavy vinyl gloves were worn by a female fish processor during the summer fishing season in 2007. An estimated 1200 to 1400 pairs of these gloves were being used, cleaned, and reused aboard the Alaska Ocean in 2007.
- In addition to these heavy work gloves, the onboard laundry operation oversaw the distribution of 5,000 pairs of lighter rubber gloves, 800 pairs of cotton gloves, and 1200 pairs of wool gloves. The crew working in the freezer hold, known as the “pain cave,” wore thick, insulated gloves, and lab workers used disposable gloves when conducting tests on products for quality control.
- Object Name
- gloves
- date made
- 2007
- worn
- 2007
- Associated Place
- United States: Alaska
- North Pacific
- Bering Sea
- United States: Pacific Coast
- United States: Washington
- Physical Description
- synthetic rubber (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 11 3/4 in x 5 in x 1 1/2 in; 29.845 cm x 12.7 cm x 3.81 cm
- ID Number
- 2007.0178.16
- catalog number
- 2007.0178.16
- accession number
- 2007.0178
- Credit Line
- Alaska Ocean thru Jeff Hendricks
- subject
- Fishing
- Contemporary United States
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- Work and Industry: Maritime
- Clothing & Accessories
- Work
- Industry & Manufacturing
- Natural Resources
- On the Water exhibit
- Exhibition
- On the Water
- Exhibition Location
- National Museum of American History
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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