That's very interesting. I don't think that glove is as long as the one in the initial pic I posted, but could just be the angle. If I can get off the recliner, I'll go through my 1800's Reach and Spalding Guides tonight and see if I can trace the evolution of their gloves.
I'm guessing most of Reach and Spalding's customers at that time were still kids. I have an 1885 Spalding 'How to Field' Guide that I believe gives all of its instructions based on bare hands, but will double-check that as well tonight.
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