Menswear gloves

GCT 2017.123

Description

A joined pair of menswear gloves, in English Tan hairsheep leather; wrist length (button length 2), with centre vent on palm side, fastens single press stud, outseams, Boulton thumb, lined wool.

Glove Details

Date:

2016

Materials:

LEATHER (HAIRSHEEP)

Measurements:

Glove size: 9

Techniques:

Unknown

Designer / Manufacturer / Retailer

Glovemaker: Dents

Manufacturer

Gallery

Associations

Historical Associations:

Orr, Michael

Association Type:

Banquet of the Worshipful Company of Glovers of London

Historical Association notes:

Michael Orr was the retiring Master Glover of the Worshipful Company of Glovers of London in 2017 and gifted a pair of these gloves to male guests at the Banquet on 4 October 2017 at the end of his year of office.