Raiders gloves
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Raiders gloves
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I'm new her so forgive me if this was already covered, It looks like Indy's gloves have been identified as "Wells Lamont" style 1130. I found these gloves at walmart for $10. my question is what color do you all think is correct, off white or tan? I'd include a Picture but I can't figure out how to post a picture.
Thanks, Dale
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I'm new her so forgive me if this was already covered, It looks like Indy's gloves have been identified as "Wells Lamont" style 1130. I found these gloves at walmart for $10. my question is what color do you all think is correct, off white or tan? I'd include a Picture but I can't figure out how to post a picture.
Thanks, Dale
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Re: Raiders gloves
Dale, does your Wal-Mart carry those in size Med? And if I sent you the cash could you send me two pairs? All the gloves here arn't even close!D. Blank wrote: It looks like Indy's gloves have been identified as "Wells Lamont" style 1130. I found these gloves at walmart for $10.
Sure, I'd be glad to help you out. My email is dblank@milwpc.com
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I'm going through heck trying to find the right gloves here north of Boston. I've been to Wal-Mart where they're supposed to carry them, insteed I find a knock-off brand which are close enough but they come in two sizes... Large and Extra Large. With the pair I got... when I throw the fresby the glove goes with it. (If you have a dog that's half NewFoundlander/ Half Wookie... you'll understand WHY you need to wear gloves. One word - Slobber.) It's funny when one dog brings back the frisby and the other one's at your feet chewing the $12 pig hide.
I bought a pair of Wells Lamont that were dark brown that were a size small and they seemed alright but after one day I figured they were the reason why my hands hurt. "Oh, cause part of my hand can't bend with the rest of the hand." I don't have arthritis... I got brain damage thinking these would be just as good. Those are now in the tool box I've been putting together for my wife's car.
So, I figure I need two pairs... one for me and one for another gearhead that needs them more then I do.
I bought a pair of Wells Lamont that were dark brown that were a size small and they seemed alright but after one day I figured they were the reason why my hands hurt. "Oh, cause part of my hand can't bend with the rest of the hand." I don't have arthritis... I got brain damage thinking these would be just as good. Those are now in the tool box I've been putting together for my wife's car.
So, I figure I need two pairs... one for me and one for another gearhead that needs them more then I do.
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Had I known you needed a pair, I'd have picked you up some down here. They're a standard stock item here in Tennessee Wal-Marts. Regards. Michaelson
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I've purchased them both ways under the 1130 number. Not sure, but it may have to do with what ever source of hides they have at the time when producing them. Regards. Michaelson
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I'm sorry guys, but I'm still 100% convinced that they are the Midwest 850's and 851's. I have both and in my opinion they are more comfortable gloves, better looking because the color is better (remember that Indy's gloves were light because they were caked with sand and dust), and tougher for any job. Now, that is just my opinion so don't be offended. Plus, you can get the Midwest's at nearly any Home Deopt.
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I'm with Magnum. I have a couple of the 850's and they are NICE. You can beat the comfort of "buckskins". Only my David Morgan kangaroo gloves are nicer, thinner and more durable since roo has the highest tensil strength of any leather on this planet. But they are $50 plus a pair.Magnum wrote:I'm sorry guys, but I'm still 100% convinced that they are the Midwest 850's and 851's. I have both and in my opinion they are more comfortable gloves, better looking because the color is better (remember that Indy's gloves were light because they were caked with sand and dust), and tougher for any job. Now, that is just my opinion so don't be offended. Plus, you can get the Midwest's at nearly any Home Deopt.
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Where do you guys get those great clear screen grabs from?? Japanese DVD? I've always wondered this... also, i always see pictures of scenes that aren’t even in the movie ??(Example, the side shot of Ford with Belloq in the bar, or the side shot of Ford about to kiss Marion in Nepal.. there’s more)
Sorry, but I’m curious
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Sorry, but I’m curious
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Midwest or Wells Lamont
Both brands of gloves were purchased and used by the Paramont studio when Raiders was made. The gloves were borrowed from the grips when the movie was shot, as no one thought to supply Ford with a pair in his wardrobe. We have copies of supply orders for Wells Lamont to Paramont, shipped to the studio and locations in 1980. MidWest was used as a secondary supplier, so it's a toss up as to which pair he was handed from one scene to the next. Your call. Either are correct. You can be as many percent sure as you want. Everyone is right regarding brand if choosing between the two. Regards. Michaelson
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OK, I'm sure I'll get some arguments from this reply but I'd almost bet that the glove color (at least for most of the scenes) is the light tan color from Wells Lamont (instead of the darker tan or white glove colors you'll also find). Having worked on horse/cattle ranches in my younger days, I'd go through a pair every month or so. They wouldn't really wear out, but they'd get snags from repairing barb wire fences, etc...
The light tan color soaks up the oils and sweat from your hands as you work and gets dark streaks and lighter patches. The dark tan color gets darker streaks but doesn't really lighten up anymore. At least if you're distressing using this old-fashioned method.
The great thing about almost all the Wells Lamont gloves I've owned is that they tend to get softer rather than stiffer with use. And if they do stiffen up during a period of non-use they soften right back up within minutes of working in them again.
My a-little-more-than-two cents-worth.
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The light tan color soaks up the oils and sweat from your hands as you work and gets dark streaks and lighter patches. The dark tan color gets darker streaks but doesn't really lighten up anymore. At least if you're distressing using this old-fashioned method.
The great thing about almost all the Wells Lamont gloves I've owned is that they tend to get softer rather than stiffer with use. And if they do stiffen up during a period of non-use they soften right back up within minutes of working in them again.
My a-little-more-than-two cents-worth.
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