Man's Gloves
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1765
MediumHand-stitched kid (?) leather, with an applied white finish
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 11 1/4 x 4 1/2in. (28.6 x 11.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionLeather gauntlet-style gloves with an applied white finish. The gauntlet has a curved opening on the side opposite the thumb. The gauntlets are lined with an additional layer of leather, making them very stiff; the opening edge around the gauntlet has a narrow binding of the leather.
This pair of gloves was provided to a mourner at the funeral of Reuben Shalor in 1765.
This pair of gloves was provided to a mourner at the funeral of Reuben Shalor in 1765.
Object number1950.21.0a,b
NotesHistorical Note: This pair of gloves was provided to a mourner at the funeral of his friend, Reuben Shalor (1744?-1765), on 29 July 1765.On View
Not on view1892
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