Man's Gloves
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
General Nathaniel Lyon
(American, died 1861)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1861
MediumHand-stitched white kid leather, with white or off-white silk thread and small copper buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length of each glove): 9in. (22.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the Connecticut State Legislature
DescriptionWhite kid leather gloves completely hand-stitched with white or off-white silk thread. There are three rows of reinforced stitching along the back of the hand. The cuff of each glove has a slit near the thumb which is closed by means of two small copper buttons, each stamped with an "A" and small welted button holes.
Object number1861.10.2a,b
On View
Not on view