Detektyw z agencji Pinkertona ( ponad 2 metry wzrostu) pozuje do fotografii z ołowianymi rękawicami, 1875. Rękawice działały prawdopodobnie jak kastet, który nie powoduje cięć ani fatalnych uszkodzeń mechanicznych, ale pozbawia przeciwnika przytomności. Przy okazji Pinkertoni często byli wzywani do tłumienia strajków.
"This huge, almost seven foot fall Pinkerton detective dwarfs the table he is standing next to. However, it is not his physical size that makes him a deadly adversary, but the lead gloves covering his hands. They are a variation of the "blackjack." A seemingly light tap usually surprises the unfortunate victim with broken bones or the loss of consciousness, without hurting the wearer's hands. Police, security guards, and bouncers have used lead gloves as a law enforcement weapon for centuries. Criminals also used the gloves as a surprise weapon. The public can still purchase this style of lead gloves.
In the 19th century, the gloves were associated with Pinkerton agents and railroad detectives or those who "bounced" people seeking free train rides. Using them to stop a bar fight was easy - only one punch was needed to knock out an opponent. They also protected against baton blows. The fashions of that time included gloves for both men and women, so lead lined gloves were the perfect concealed weapon. Today lead gloves are usually associated with protection for radiologists and those handling or exposed to radioactive material."
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