Womenswear gloves

GCT 2012.7.2

Description

A pair of womenswear gloves, in black suede leather; elbow length (button length 12), with applied decoration on back in silver leather in broad chevron design, outseams, three button mousquetaire opening, French thumb, quirks and fourchettes.

Glove Details

Date:

1930-1939: Approximate date

Materials:

LEATHER (SUEDE)

Measurements:

Glove size: 6.75

Techniques:

Unknown

Designer / Manufacturer / Retailer

Glovemaker: Gant Jay

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Associations

Historical Associations:

Chapman-Purchas, Sonia

Association Type:

Wearer

Historical Association notes:

Sonia Chapman-Purchas was donor Fiona Ligonnet's mother.