Gloves

17th century

Not on view

During the seventeenth century, elaborately embroidered gloves were commissioned to be made as presents for distinguished visitors, patrons, and heads of state. Their status as purely decorative objects, rather than practical everyday wear, has resulted in the survival of an unusually large number of gloves of this type.

Artwork Details

Object Information

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Exhibition History

Title: Gloves
Date: 17th century
Culture: British
Medium: leather, metal thread
Credit Line: Gift of Miss Irene Lewisohn, 1940
Object Number: C.I.40.194.30a, b
Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute

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