Womenswear gloves

GCT 2004.21

Description

A pair of womenswear gloves, in dark French blue suede leather; above-elbow length (button length 14.5), with embroidery on back and palm at sides in dark blue thread in scattered diagonal cross design, outseams, three button mousquetaire opening, French thumb, quirks and fourchettes.

Glove Details

Date:

1950-1959: Approximate date

Materials:

LEATHER (SUEDE)

Measurements:

Glove size: 7

Techniques:

EMBROIDERY

Designer / Manufacturer / Retailer

Glovemaker: Trefousse

Gallery

Associations

Historical Associations:

More O'Ferrall, Lady Elizabeth

Association Type:

Wearer

Historical Association notes:

Gloves owned by Lady Elizabeth More O'Ferrall, mother of the donor, Lady Eliza Mays-Smith