WWI Lt. W.J. Morden 45th Engineers AEF Leather Gloves - Dated 1917

For sale is a remarkable piece of history: a pair of World War I-era leather gloves issued under a U.S. military contract dated October 10, 1917, manufactured by Hamilton Carhartt Cotton Mills. These gloves are personally marked to Lieutenant William J. Morden, a member of the 45th Engineers, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF).

About Lieutenant William J. Morden:

William James Morden (1886-1958) was a distinguished American explorer, zoologist, and author. After graduating from Yale University's Sheffield Scientific School in 1908 with a degree in engineering, he worked for his family's railroad business before serving as a lieutenant in the Army Engineers Corps in France during World War I.
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Following his military service, Morden embarked on several significant scientific expeditions. In 1926, he co-led the Morden-Clark Asiatic Expedition for the American Museum of Natural History, aiming to collect specimens of the rare Ovis poli sheep for the museum's Asian Hall of Mammals.
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His experiences during this expedition were chronicled in his book, Across Asia’s Snows and Deserts (1927).
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These gloves are in excellent condition for their age, showing wear consistent with over a century of history. They represent a unique artifact connecting military history with the legacy of a notable explorer and naturalist. A true collector’s piece for enthusiasts of military memorabilia, World War I artifacts, or exploration history.

Price: $1000obo
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Note: For those interested in visual materials related to William J. Morden, the American Museum of Natural History houses the William J. Morden papers, which include detailed field notes and photographs from his expeditions.
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