Gloves
(c. 1900)

Gallery location
Not on display
 

About this work

Ladies’ gloves of the late nineteenth century were very close-fitting. Metal fasters were used to pull a glove tightly into the wrist, giving a smooth line.

Artwork Details

Medium
leather, metal
Measurements
(a-b) 21.3 × 6.5 cm (each)
Place/s of Execution
France
Inscription
(a) stamped: GANT JOSEPHINE BTÉ. / ROUILLON/MEDAILLES.PARIS.LONDRES (in an oval)
(b) 7.11
Accession Number
D44.a-b-1979
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs C. J. Delfield, 1979
Gallery location
Not on display