A pair of ladies’ white doeskin leather day gloves, 1951, with full pique stitching. Produced to commemorate the Festival of Britain held in London that year, they are printed with the Festival Symbol in red and blue. Made in the U. K.
Donated to the Livery in new condition in 1996 by Ensor & Southcombe Ltd.
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A pair of childs’ light brown leather day gloves, late Victorian, with full pique stitching. With three rows of elastic at the waist, they are well worn, indicating that children of social standing wore gloves from an early age.
Donated to the Livery by Past Master Clive Lidstone in 1996
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A glove stretcher made of wood, Victorian. Fashion decreed that gloves should fit tightly, hence many ladies had their own glove stretchers.
Donated by Mrs A. E. Moore, in 1996.
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A ladies’ pair of brush dyed black leather suede day gloves, circa 1950 – 1960, with fine brosser inseam stitching. Classic 6 B. L. cut top, three points. Elegant. Washable leather was beginning to become available widely and this pair comes complete with instructions and a special glove wash sachet. Made in the U. K.
Donated by Past Master Horner D. G. Rogers.
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A ladies’ pair of brush dyed black leather glace day gloves, circa 1960 – 1970, with full pique stitching and cornely embroidery. Made in Luxembourg for the better end store trade.
Donated by Past Master Horner D. G. Rogers.
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A ladies’ pair of navy leather day gloves, circa 1980, with inseam brosser stitching, snakeskin appliqué. Haute couture gloves, part of Lesley Slight’s designer collection of gloves, belts and bags. Made in the UK.
Donated in 1996 by Kirgloves Ltd.
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A glove stretcher, of hallmarked sterling silver, dated London 1897, is engraved with an armorial motif and would have come from an upper class household. Such stretchers were in common use during the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century.
Donated in 1996 by David Peschier.
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A pair of ladies Edwardian cream Glacé leather day gloves from Luxembourg,
with fine Brosser stitching, black contrast points, long palm vent, three pearl buttons.
Typical elegance of the period.
Donated in 1996 by Douglas Sweet.
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A pair of ladies’ light brown gusseted gauntlet daywear gloves, handsewn real deer leather, English of the 1930’s.
Three fourneedle raised point, elastic wrist, the wide gusseted gauntlet is typical of the semi-sporty look of the period
Donated by Douglas Sweet
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A pair of ladies’ light brown suede/snuffed grain leather gloves with prixseam stitching, made by Fownes at Worcester in England in the 1930’s and lined with real fur for countrywear in cold weather.
6/7 B L, the gloves have three needle points, a very wide top shaped into a flare with an elasticated wrist, also a contrasting grey 2 inch fur trimmed top.
Donated by Douglas Sweet
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A pair of ladies’ doeskin leather daywear gloves, mushroom colour, made by R & J Pullman in England in the late 1940’s and stamped original Magnet Brand “wear clean”.
Of a middle price range with half pique stitching, they are of a classic type of glove with a little extra style, seen by the curved point following the line of the welted top and side opening.
Donated by Douglas Sweet
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A pair of men’s light yellow goatskin leather, handsewn, formal daywear, made in the U.K. in 1930.
Standard de-rigeur wear for town and city wear.
Donated by Douglas Sweet
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A pair of men’s cream buckskin leather gloves, made in the U.K. in the 1930’s.
Formal daywear, very thick leather, handsewn with black thread with a single mother of pearl button.
Donated by Douglas Sweet
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A pair of men’s cream buckskin leather gloves, made in the U.K. in the 1930’s.
Formal daywear, very thick leather, handsewn with black thread with a single mother of pearl button.
Donated by Douglas Sweet
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A ladies’ pair of mid-brown leather glace day gloves with brosser inseam stitching, circa 1960. A very short glove, known as ‘shorties’ and popular at the time and typical of the semi-sporty metal fastening at the wrist. Made in the UK.
Donated in 1997 by Robert Yentob of Dents.
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An elegant but classic pair of ladies’ day gloves in cream leather glace, circa 1970, with full pique stitching and Zangs embroidery on the cuff. Silk lined and handfelled top 2 B.L. The price tickets may relate to different colours of the glove. Made in the UK.
Donated in 1997 by Robert Yentob of Dents.
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Ladies’ black leather daywear, circa 1970, with plaited check leather contrast on the cuff. A good example of the semi-sporty, shorty leather gloves of the period, with a palm vent with press stud fastener. Silk lined. Made in the UK.
Donated in 1997 by Robert Yentob of Dents.
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A fashionable pair of men’s leather glacé day gloves, biscuit coloured, circa 1970, with PXM or roundseam stitching, a long back vent with brown contrast leather and lacing. Shows the trend for fashionable men’s gloves from the previously classical purely functional type. Elastic waist shorty style. Made in the UK.
Donated in 1997 by Robert Yentob of Dents.
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A ladies’ pair of turquoise blue leather glace day gloves of the mid 1960’s with full pique stitching with quirks, four rows of large perforations on the back and are typical of the sporty shorty gloves popular in the 1960’s. They have a palm vent with press stud closure.
They are of particular interest as the sample ticket states ‘washable’ and are one of a number of strong colours available. Made in England.
Donated in 1997 by Robert Yentob of Dents.
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A ladies’ pair of biscuit coloured leather glace day wear of the late 1960’s, with brosser inseam stitching with quirks. A popular sporty shorty with elastic wrist and neat bow type detail on the cuff. Made in England.
Donated by Robert Yentob of Dents.
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A ladies’ pair of leather glace daywear gloves in light navy with brosser inseam stitching with quirks, circa mid 1960’s, the leather being brush dyed on the outside only. A shorty glove with elastic waist and a contrasting emerald green cuff strap.The glove is washable, washable glacé leather being pioneered by Pittards Tannery at that time. Made in England
Donated in 1997 by Robert Yentob of Dents.
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A pair of ladies’ white bridal gloves of the early 19th Century. Leather with fine handsewn outseam stitching, with silver wire embroidery and a button at the wrist.
Accompanies a gentleman’s pair of wedding gloves – see accession number
1997.2.2. +A and see Phillips Sale Catalogue 30th September 1997, Lot No. 515.
Donated by Douglas Sweet
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A matching pair of men’s white leather wedding gloves, early 19th century, with Accession No 1997.2.1. +A, with fine hand sewn outseam stitching and silver wire embroidery.
Acquired at Phillips Sale, Catalogue Lot 515, September 1997 and donated by Douglas Sweet in 1997.
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Ladies’ knitted silk cream mitten gloves for evening wear, early 19th century, interwoven with twisted and beaten metal threads and silk threads.
Acquired at Phillips Sale, Catalogue September 1997, Lot 516 and donated by Douglas Sweet
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A pair of ladies’ white leather daywear of 1920’s with full pique stitching.
Made in the 1920’s, they are a typical style of the period, with a flared double cuff, the top layer scalloped.
Donated by Mr Duncan Wright
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A pair of ladies ivory leather glacé (real kid) daywear, late Victorian/early Edwardian with fine Brosser stitching and printed leather turnback cuff.
An elegant fashion glove.
Donated by Douglas Sweet.
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Ladies’ cream leather gloves, circa 1970, with fine brosser stitching, designed for a special occasion with heavy metal appliqué with coloured stones.
Given in 1998, to Past Master Margaret Linton by Sir Colin Cole, Garter Principal King of Arms 1978 - 1992
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A ceremonial white leather glove for a man, with full pique stitching, circa 1970, with stiffened gauntlet.
Given in 1998, to Past Master Margaret Linton by Sir Colin Cole, Garter Principal King of Arms 1978 – 1992.
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Two pairs of ladies’ black silk knitted evening gloves, circa 1810, one pair short, one pair longer, the backs encrusted with roses, leaves, gold wire and coloured stones.
Donated in 1998 by Douglas Sweet who acquired the gloves at Phillips Auction 306. Provenance Lady Provost.
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A pair of ladies’ black leather evening gloves, possibly Czech, circa 1920, with fine brosser stitching, fastened with standard three button mousquetaire.
Donated in 1998 by Ernest Tench via Past MasterJohn Wood
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A ladies pair of cream lockknit nylon commemoration gloves, dated 1951, with inseam stitching, printed with two crossed union jacks and shield of St. George below. Two button mousquetaire. Festival of Britain commemoration gloves made by William Vaughan and Son, Darlington.
Donated in 1998 by David Bennett
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A pair of men’s tan leather hogskin gloves, circa 1950’s, classic high quality, with hand-sewn stitching and detachable seamless wool lining.
Made in the U.K. by Alwyn Gloves and donated by Les Winfield in 1998
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A pair of tiny cream and tan leather dolls house gloves of mid 20th century, with overlocked stitching, beautifully made and kept for fun.
Donated in 1998 by Miss Anne Maudsley
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A pair of gloves which belonged to the Duchess of Windsor in creamleather, probably doeskin, with fine brosser stitching, circa 1940. The gloves are classic three button mousquetaire formal gloves.
Purchased at Sotherby’s, New York in 1998 and donated by Douglas Sweet.
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A set of seven mainly fashion French catalogues, from 1915 to 1939, reflecting fashions of the period.
Donated in 1998 by Douglas Sweet.
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Mens yellow doeskin dress gloves, circa 1920 – 30, hand sewn with pearl button.This type of gloves was de rigeur for the well dressed gentleman both in the city and in the country.
Donated by Austin Reed of Regent Street in 1998.
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A pair of ladies’ brown leather motoring gloves with fur back, dated 1920’s, with a wide cuff and elasticated wrist. A very popular style of the period originally intended for motoring but worn for general use by women in winter.
Donated in 1999 by Mrs Margaret Willy, via Peter Lawson-Clarke
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A pair of ladies’ white doeskin leather daywear gloves of the 1930’s, handsewn with contrast stitch and continuous porchettes and typical of the period.
Donated by Mrs Margaret Willy via Peter Lawson-Clarke
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A Christian Dior design of ladies’ dark brown suede leather day wear of 1950’s, with inseam brosser stitching and fancy stitched back pleat. Made in the uk by Dents, an early example of licensing
Donated by Douglas Sweet in 1999.
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A ladies’ pair of cream buffed grain leather evening gloves, dated 1920’s – 1930’s, made in France, with fine brosser stitching. A classic long mousquetaire formal evening dinner and/or ball glove. Made in Grenoble by Jouvin.
Acquired privately and donated by Douglas Sweet.
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Ladies’ white leather day gloves of the 1939’s, with full pique stitching, with two large button loops fastening. Worn at a 1937 wedding.
Donated in 1999 by Phyllis Penney
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A pair of ladies’ tan leather suede daywear, dated 1936, handsewn with appliqué embroidery. Made as an examination piece and are an example of home glovemaking which was popular during the 1920’s, 1930’s and 1940’s.
Made in the UK and donated by Phyllis Penney
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A pair of ladies’ cream leather hogskin daywear, 1930’s, handsewn with decorative gauntlet. A stylised thirties design, the gauntlet thonged and with tassels, a raised cornely scroll design with perforations.
Donated by Mrs W. Mead in 2000
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A pair of ladies’ white leather daywear, 1920’s – 30’s, with full pique stitching and banded gauntlet with blue and biscuit contrasting strips and matching points.
Donated by Mrs W. Mead in 2000.
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A pair of ladies’ brown leather suede daywear of 1920’s – 30’s, with full pique stitching and cornely embroidery. Made in France.
Donated by Marion Kite in 2000.
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A ladies’ pair of black leather suede daywear of 1920’s – 30’s with brosser inseam stitching and Beauvais-type embroidery with multicolour flowers which are smaller than the traditional. The multicolour flower embroidery on black was very popular throughout this period and extended through to the 1950’s. Made in France.
Donated by Marion Kite in 2000
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A pair of ladies’ biscuit coloured leather day gloves of early 20th century, with fine brosser outseam stitching and with three fancy points, 1.5 inch turnback cuff, cut out and scalloped. Made in France. (The price tag may not be original).
Donated by John Mason, Steward of the Framework Knitters Company in 2000.
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A ladies’ pair of light green knitted fabric, lightly sueded, daywear, with inseam chain stitch with a floral spray on the back of the wrist and scalloped at the cuff. Part of a going away outfit following a wedding in April 1939.
Donated by Mrs J. Pert in 2000.
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A ladies’ pair of cream nylon day gloves circa 1945, with inseam chainstitch with mesh forchettes and crisscross insert at wrist.
Donated in 2000 by Mrs L. Pert.
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A ladies’ pair of PVC day gloves, probably from Hong Kong in 1960’s, with half pique stitching and three curved points on the cuff.
Donated in 2000 by Mrs L. Pert.
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A ladies’ pair of pale yellow fine leather gloves for daywear, 1930’s, with fine brosser outseam stitching, a flared gauntlet with gusset and diagonal contrast stitching and points. Elegantly racy and fashionable. Possibly mid-European.
Donated in 2000 by Marion Kite
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A ladies’ pair of black leather suede kid gloves, circa 1930’s with full pique stitching and crescent and ‘V’ raised pattern along the entire back. Elegant day gloves but might have been worn for semi-formal functions. Made in France.
Donated in 2000 by Marion Kite.
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A pair of ladies’ yellow doeskin leather daywear from the 1950’s, made in the UK, full pique stitching.
3 BL, palm gusset, elastic wrist, turned top, 3 points. Coded price ticket still attached priced at 4 shillings and 11 pence (reduced from 6/11). Very popular at the time as washable gloves.
Donated by Mrs J.E.Tinne via Marian Penney.
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A pair of ladies’ cream leather doeskin daywear, 1930’s, made in the UK, half pique stitching.
3.5 BL, elastic wrist, cut top, three needle points. Very popular at the time as the gloves were washable. Price ticket still attached 2 shillings and 6 pence (2/6d).
Donated by Mrs J.E.Tinne via Marian Penney.
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A pair of ladies’ cream doeskin leather daywear gloves with full pique stitching. Made in the UK in the 1930’s.
3 BL, side gusset, elastic wrist, welted top, three 2 needle points. Popular at the time being washable. Price ticket still attached 2 shillings and 11 pence, (2/11p).
Donated by Mrs J.E.Tinne via Marian Penney
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A pair of ladies’ white leather doeskin daywear gloves made in the UK in the 1930’s , with full pique stitching.
4.5 BL, cut top, elastic wrist, three 3 needle points. Popular at the time, being washable.
Donated by Mrs J.E.Tinne via Marian Penney.
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A pair of ladies’ cream rayon fabric daywear with inseam stitching.
A fine rayon mesh glove, 3 points, 3.5 inch wide flared 3 layer contrasting white gauntlet cuff, side opening.
A coded price ticket still attached, price 2 shillings and 11 pence (2/11p).
Donated by Mrs J.E.Tinne via Marian Penney.
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A pair of ladies’ white double shrunk cotton simplex daywear gloves of the 1930’s.
With inseam chainstitch and braided seams, 4 BL, 3 points, scalloped top. Black/white arrow stitched braid overimposed on points and back of hand finger seams and thumb opening palm and back.
Donated by Mrs J.E.Tinne via Marian Penney.
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A pair of ladies’ black leather palm and astrakhan fabric back outdoor daywear made in the UK from 1930’s to 1950’s. Full pique stitching of the palm and thumb with roundseam inseam stitching at the back.
A classic cold weather glove of the period, with elastic wrist and cotton fleece lining. Price ticket still attached, 3 shillings and 11 pence reduced from 4/11p.
Donated by Mrs J.E.Tinne via Marian Penney.
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A pair of uniform gloves for pipers in the band of the Saffran Guild of Basle, dark pink, of the late 1990’s, knitted primarily of wool and angora, with half fingers with fold back mitten caps, designed for cold weather.
Presented to Master J. D. H. Clarke of the Glovers Company in 2001 by the Saffran Guild.
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A ladies’ pair of brown leather suede day gloves of 1960’s, with full pique stitching and embroidery on turned back cuff. Made in France.
Donated in 2001 by Marion Kite.
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A pair of ladies’ black leather day gloves with glacé leather palm and suede back, dated 1940’s to 50’s, marked ‘foreign’, with full pique stitching and diamond punchwork on back and zigzag stitching. Made for D.H.Evans of Oxford Street, London which had one of the largest glove departments at that time.
Donated in 2001 by Marion Kite.
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A pair of men’s black leather mourning gloves, circa 1730 – 1760, with hand outseam stitching. The fan shaped lace insert in the palm is rare for a gentleman’s glove; the elongated finger construction was very popular in Elizabethan and early Stuart times hence the uncertainty of dating.
Donated in 2001 by the Reverend A. C. Winter via Past Master Margaret Linton.
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Men’s leather gauntlets dated 1625, leather of indeterminate colour being of poor condition. The gloves designed for dress wear or riding with the gauntlets heavily embroidered with gold and silver wire. The side vent appears to be repaired with turquoise linen or silk. There may have been a fringe and/or side tabs. Fingers of elongated construction.
Donated in 2001 by Reverend A.C.Winter via Past Master Margaret Linton
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A ladies’ pair of yellow doeskin leather gloves, early 1950’s, with half pique stitching. They have a fringed cuff with side opening and are stamped with a CC41 utility mark.
Donated in 2001 by Marion Kite.
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A pair of ladies’ cream knitted silk fabric day gloves, probably Edwardian, inseam stitching, with three points and three buttons at the wrist with a palm vent. A delightful lightweight summer day glove.
Donated in 2001 by Marion Kite.
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A pair of ladies’ mushroom coloured leather suede elbow length gloves, 1960’s, with full pique stitching. No points – the beginning of a trend. An elegant leather glove made for Saks, Fifth Avenue, New York,
Donated in 2001 by Marion Kite.
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A pair of ladies’ burgundy leather suede day gloves, 1950’s, handsewn, possibly French, of five button length, flared.
Donated in 2001 by Marion Kite.
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