White Glove for Michael Jackson

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

From July to December 1984, the Jackson brothers make a triumphant tour in the United States and Canada. This event is known as the Victory Tour. A white glove used by Michael Jackson on this occasion is on sale on October 9 at Profiles in History, an auction house which built its reputation on the Hollywood memorabilia and is based in Calabasas, California. Please note that this auction date supersedes the information previously published.

This is not just any glove, of course. It is illuminating, by fifty small lights powered by a 9V battery placed in the cuff. Designed by Ted Shell, this object was made in two copies (which do not pair). It is adorned with crystals, as was also the stage suit. An active electronic circuit make the lights randomly twinkling.

Show business and technology did not mix that year. Several months earlier, Michael Jackson had been badly burned by a pyrotechnic equipment during the filming of a publicity. This accident prompted him to create a center for burn victims. No doubt the safety of his glove has been verified ...

For the price, wait for the sale. Saying only that it is an iconic object from the zenith time of Jackson.

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

This glove is not a single accessory in the career of Jackson. Others have appeared on the market since I published my article above. Let us just quote the price of this one, which had supported a prestigious tour: 60 K$ before fees, 70.8 K$ including premium.

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