Work glove with metal insert. What was it used for?

[DCMatt]

Found this in the woods behind the power company offices along with other household refuse. Doesn't appear to be very old. It's a man's leather work glove with a flat metal plate integrated into the palm. There were four metal "fingers" (only one remains) attached that would have extended into the glove to about the first joint of each finger.

The palm is completely worn through but the metal plate is not dented. The fingers don't show much wear.

Any thoughts on it's purpose?

DCMatt

 

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[cal-hunter]

It's a corn "shucker". If you look closely, there used to be a small sheetmetal hook shaped blade attached to the palm of the glove just where the fingers meet the palm. Once an ear of field corn (for chicken / livestock feed) was dried, the ear would be held in one had and the blade would be "raked" down the husk, partially opening it up for easier access to the corn below.
CAL-HUNTER

 

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[DCMatt]

It's a corn "shucker". If you look closely, there used to be a small sheetmetal hook shaped blade attached to the palm of the glove just where the fingers meet the palm. Once an ear of field corn (for chicken / livestock feed) was dried, the ear would be held in one had and the blade would be "raked" down the husk, partially opening it up for easier access to the corn below.
CAL-HUNTER

OK, now we are getting some where. That's the best explanation I've seen.

Thanks CAL

Corn Husker Hook

 

[dozer dan]

riggers glove? just like steel toed boots but to keep from getting hand injuries when working around heavy steel or machinery.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It's a corn "shucker". If you look closely, there used to be a small sheetmetal hook shaped blade attached to the palm of the glove just where the fingers meet the palm. Once an ear of field corn (for chicken / livestock feed) was dried, the ear would be held in one had and the blade would be "raked" down the husk, partially opening it up for easier access to the corn below.
CAL-HUNTER

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[NGE]

So, now the mystery of Michael Jack-son's reason for wearing only one glove has been solved, it was metal lined for heavy duty ab-use.....lol.........NGE