Womenswear crochet gloves

GCT 2004.20.2

Description

A pair of womenswear crochet gloves, in white cotton crochet; short length, with elasticated wrist and flared detail with red and blue stripe.

Glove Details

Date:

1953

Materials:

COTTON

Measurements:

Glove size: 6½

Techniques:

CROCHET

Designer / Manufacturer / Retailer

Glovemaker: Aira Gloves

Gallery

Associations

Historical Associations:

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Association Type:

Commemorative

Historical Association notes:

These gloves were made for export to and sale in the UK on the occasion of Her Majesty The Queen's Coronation in June 1953.

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