Medium
kid suede, pearl
Measurements
(a) 50.2 × 9.5 cm (left glove)
(b) 50.4 × 9.0 cm (right glove)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Rex D. Jones and Mrs I. D. Gowan, 1977
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
Gloves were an indispensable accessory for day and evening wear, and ladies would have many pairs suited to different occasions and matching particular outfits. Some paler coloured fine leather or suede gloves might only have been worn once.
Place/s of Execution
France
Inscription
(b) stamped: KID SWEDE / MADE IN FRANCE / 6. / Made in France / 5216 / 12
Accession Number
D194D.a-b-1977
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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