Womenswear gloves

GCT 2012.7.8

Description

A pair of womenswear gloves, in black synthetic simplex; above elbow-length (15 button length), with three embroidered ‘sunburst’ motifs in diamantés and twisted metal thread along the length of the glove, and three domed button mousquetaire opening.

Glove Details

Date:

1950-1959: Approximate date

Materials:

SYNTHETIC

Measurements:

Glove size: 7 ½

Techniques:

EMBROIDERY, KNIT (SIMPLEX)

Designer / Manufacturer / Retailer

Glovemaker: Cornelia James Ltd

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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.