Menswear tabbed gauntlet gloves

GCT 23339

Description

A pair of menswear tabbed gauntlet gloves, in dyed buff-coloured leather with applied panels of ivory silk embroidered in a design of fantastical sea creatures, stylised fruits and flowers worked in coloured silks and metal threads.

Glove Details

Date:

1620-1640: Approximate date

Materials:

LEATHER, METAL THREAD, SILK THREAD

Measurements:

Unknown

Techniques:

EMBROIDERY

Designer / Manufacturer / Retailer

Unknown

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Associations

Historical Associations:

King Charles I

Association Type:

Provenance

Historical Association notes:

This pair of tabbed gauntlet gloves has a possible association with King Charles I.