Glove Collection (#4)

Margaret of Valois (1553-1615), first wife of Henri IV, 1572. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after
FLO4685942 Margaret of Valois (1553-1615), first wife of Henri IV, 1572. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Thomas de Leu from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes

Two twins of the German bourgeoisie: they both wear wide hats, a black coat and a scarf. 1915 approx
IMB4932874 Two twins of the German bourgeoisie: they both wear wide hats, a black coat and a scarf. 1915 approx. Historic photo, twins, ca

Pierre I of Castille called the the cruel or vigilante, King of Castile and Leon (1350-1366) (marble)
CUL4932365 Pierre I of Castille called the the cruel or vigilante, King of Castile and Leon (1350-1366) (marble); (add.info.: Sculpture on marble. Madrid)

Belle epoque; Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes attend a horse race, 1900
LUX4811680 Belle epoque; Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes attend a horse race, 1900; (add.info.: Belle epoque; Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes attend a horse race, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Fashion of the 1920s: three tourists wearing hats to protect themselves from the sun walking around
IMB4929335 Fashion of the 1920s: three tourists wearing hats to protect themselves from the sun walking around. 1920-1930 Historic photograph

COSTUME: glove, c. 1600-1620, overall: 180x390x95mm (leather, silk, silver, silver-gilt, wood)
3548465 COSTUME: glove, c. 1600-1620, overall: 180x390x95mm (leather, silk, silver, silver-gilt, wood); 18x39x9.5 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: 29.151.2 COSTUME glove circa 1600-1620 leather)

COSTUME: glove, England (place of manufacture), c. 1640-1645 (leather, silk, silver, hand-stitched)
3548461 COSTUME: glove, England (place of manufacture), c. 1640-1645 (leather, silk, silver, hand-stitched); 30.4 cm; Glasgow Museums

Knitting and sewing in London, 1850
3479042 Knitting and sewing in London, 1850; (add.info.: Two elderly women living in the East end of London making up the stockings and mittens they knitted and sold to make a few pence)

Union Soldier's woolen mittens with extra trigger finger
3029342 Union Soldier's woolen mittens with extra trigger finger; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union Soldier's woolen mittens with extra trigger finger); © Don Troiani

A model hugging her photographer
3565294 A model hugging her photographer by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Gabrielle Rejane, c.1890-1900 (watercolour)
8698364 Gabrielle Rejane, c.1890-1900 (watercolour) by Lemaire, Madeleine (1845-1928); (add.info.: Art. Fine Arts. French actress Gabrielle Rejane)

Queen Victoria, her dog, Sharp, 1865 (b/w photo)
8677183 Queen Victoria, her dog, Sharp, 1865 (b/w photo) by Downey, W. and D. (fl.1860-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria (1819-1901), her dog, Sharp

Woman wearing a driving coat, hat and scarf (colour litho)
8655398 Woman wearing a driving coat, hat and scarf (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman wearing a driving coat, hat and scarf)

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Group portrait with a white bear, symbol of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Belluno
3568056 Group portrait with a white bear, symbol of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Belluno by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Cortina D'Ampezzo 1943 Photographer)

Female portrait, France
494039 Female portrait, France by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Alinari

A Brahmin, devotee makes puja, act of worship to his gods, India, 1900 (photo)
5315092 A Brahmin, devotee makes puja, act of worship to his gods, India, 1900 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1900. India)

Noblewoman of northern Germany after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet
FLO4686359 Noblewoman of northern Germany after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient

Henry VIII (1491-1547) King of England - King Henry VIII of England, 1509-1547 - Handcoloured steel engraving by
FLO4686272 Henry VIII (1491-1547) King of England - King Henry VIII of England, 1509-1547 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Fashion

Ball gowns, reign of Louis XVIII, 1819. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after contemporary magazines
FLO4686269 Ball gowns, reign of Louis XVIII, 1819. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after contemporary magazines from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Duchess of Orleans, legitimised daughter of Louis XIV. Francoise Marie de Bourbon (1677-1749)
FLO4686071 Duchess of Orleans, legitimised daughter of Louis XIV. Francoise Marie de Bourbon (1677-1749) married her first cousin Philippe d'Orleans in 1692

Portrait of a very elegant man with a giant's head, he wears a melon hat, a cane, a bow tie and a black coat
IMB4930191 Portrait of a very elegant man with a giant's head, he wears a melon hat, a cane, a bow tie and a black coat. This is a photomontage

Fashion late 19th century: portrait of young American man (dandy), hand in his long coat and top hat (or cylindrical)
IMB4821584 Fashion late 19th century: portrait of young American man (dandy), hand in his long coat and top hat (or cylindrical)

Belgium, Ostend: An elegante attends a horse race, 1895 - The wagener prize
LUX4811612 Belgium, Ostend: An elegante attends a horse race, 1895 - The wagener prize; (add.info.: Belgium, Ostend: An elegante attends a horse race)

Beautiful period: Tunisia, Tunis: A European woman picks flowers, 1900
LUX4766472 Beautiful period: Tunisia, Tunis: A European woman picks flowers, 1900; (add.info.: Beautiful period: Tunisia, Tunis: A European woman picks flowers, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France: a woman hunter with equipment, stone rifle, costume, hat, gloves and dog at her feet, 1897
LUX4763086 France: a woman hunter with equipment, stone rifle, costume, hat, gloves and dog at her feet, 1897; (add.info.: France: a woman hunter with equipment, stone rifle, costume, hat)

Anglo-Norman Lady from the reign of King William I, the Conqueror, 1066-1087
FLO4594492 Anglo-Norman Lady from the reign of King William I, the Conqueror, 1066-1087. She wears a long green full Dress (Dress) with long flared sleeves, a veil and gold diadem

Portrait of Martha Washington (1731 -1802) wife of George Washington
NWI4904886 Portrait of Martha Washington (1731 -1802) wife of George Washington.; (add.info.: Portrait of Martha Washington (1731 -1802) wife of George Washington.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Dress (Dress) of the reign of George III, 1760-1820. Woman in feathered headdress
FLO4594793 Dress (Dress) of the reign of George III, 1760-1820. Woman in feathered headdress, gown of purple silk with lace sleeves, large hooped petticoats with bunches of flowers

Dress (Robe) of the reign of George II, 1727-1760. She wears a headdress in the shape of a carriage, beauty spots
FLO4594747 Dress (Robe) of the reign of George II, 1727-1760. She wears a headdress in the shape of a carriage, beauty spots, necklaces and chokers, a dress with fitted bodice

Dress (Dress) of the reign of George IV, 1820-1830. Woman in feathered headdress
FLO4594805 Dress (Dress) of the reign of George IV, 1820-1830. Woman in feathered headdress, high-waisted gown and embroidered skirt, gloves and fan

Dress (Dress) of the reign of George III, 1760-1820. Woman in black hat with black plumes over a bouffant hairstyle
FLO4594783 Dress (Dress) of the reign of George III, 1760-1820. Woman in black hat with black plumes over a bouffant hairstyle, wearing a green velvet riding jacket, tan gloves, and carrying a crop

Dress (Robe) of the reign of King George II, 1727-1760. She wear a pink hat with plumes and ribbons
FLO4594765 Dress (Robe) of the reign of King George II, 1727-1760. She wear a pink hat with plumes and ribbons, a tight bodice with lace cuffs, and a full crinoline petticoat

Dress (Dress) of the reign of Queen Anne, 1702-1714. She wears a tall hat of ribbon and lace
FLO4594718 Dress (Dress) of the reign of Queen Anne, 1702-1714. She wears a tall hat of ribbon and lace, a dress trimmed with lace, white gloves, and carries a lace fan

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of
CUL4878657 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of Spain. 1828. GODOY y ALVAREZ DE FARIA, Manual of (1767-1851)

Tournon-sur-Rhone, Ardeche (07), Rhone Alpes, France, Portrait of a military nurse in uniform with a cuff
LUX4731706 Tournon-sur-Rhone, Ardeche (07), Rhone Alpes, France, Portrait of a military nurse in uniform with a cuff and a cap wearing a red cross, 1870; (add.info.: Tournon-sur-Rhone, Ardeche (07)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Longchamp, an elegant young woman on the racetrack, 1900
LUX4802780 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Longchamp, an elegant young woman on the racetrack, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Longchamp

France: A young woman poses in a fancy dress and a fan in his hand, 1895
LUX4788740 France: A young woman poses in a fancy dress and a fan in his hand, 1895; (add.info.: France: A young woman poses in a fancy dress and a fan in his hand, 1895); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Classical musical instruments: lyres 1, 2, plectrum 3, cithara 4, lute 5, percussion instruments 6, 7, 8, 15
FLO4703350 Classical musical instruments: lyres 1, 2, plectrum 3, cithara 4, lute 5, percussion instruments 6, 7, 8, 15, pan pipes 9, rattlesnakes 11, tuba 12, flutes 10, 14, 18, 19, triangle 16

Rich London Merchant, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture
FLO4706546 Rich London Merchant, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Nobleman of Rome of the Middle Ages. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706234 Nobleman of Rome of the Middle Ages. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Swiss broker, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705901 Swiss broker, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages

Nobleman of Meissen, 1577
FLO4705796 Nobleman of Meissen, 1577.; (add.info.: Nobleman of Meissen, 1577.); © Florilegius

Noblewoman of Cologne, 1588, and a councilor of Cologne, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705699 Noblewoman of Cologne, 1588, and a councilor of Cologne, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Woman of Naples with a feather fan in her hand, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705346 Woman of Naples with a feather fan in her hand, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Italian costumes mid-15th century: a young man with a crown of leaves wears a rich embroidered tunic
FLO4643968 Italian costumes mid-15th century: a young man with a crown of leaves wears a rich embroidered tunic, gloves and boots with long spurs

A bay branch held by a gauntlet with a sword and a shield - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637417 A bay branch held by a gauntlet with a sword and a shield - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882), based on an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard dit J.J.J.Granville (1803-1847)

Lace whitener - Lace laundress, Paris, early 19th century, in long brown coat, shawl
FLO4658506 Lace whitener - Lace laundress, Paris, early 19th century, in long brown coat, shawl, white lace bonnet and collar - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by

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"Gloves: A Timeless Symbol of Protection, Skill, and Style" From ancient civilizations to modern-day sports arenas, gloves have played a significant role in various aspects of human history. This diverse collection of images showcases the multifaceted nature of gloves throughout time. In one corner, we have an intriguing poster advertising Linherr Vermouth, where a pair of elegant gloves symbolize sophistication and refinement. These accessories not only protect our hands but also elevate our fashion choices. Moving on to the Crown and Glove Public House plan for sale at Stannington, we see how they can even be associated with property ownership. They serve as a reminder that every detail matters when it comes to real estate transactions. Shifting gears to the world of sports, Jackie Robinson's iconic image captures him playing first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers while wearing his trusty glove. As an American baseball player who broke racial barriers during the 1940s, Robinson's glove represents resilience and determination in pursuing equality on and off the field. Delving into history further back in time brings us face-to-face with plague doctors from the 18th century donning their distinctive bird-beak masks and protective gloves. Here, these unique gloves become symbols of both fear and hope as they shielded doctors from deadly diseases while offering solace to those seeking medical aid. Traveling even further back in time takes us to ancient Rome where athletes engaged in boxing matches wearing leather gloves. In this depiction captured through Minoan art from Greece's 16th century B. C. , young boxers showcase their skills while emphasizing how even then people recognized that proper hand protection was crucial for such intense physical activities. Fast-forwarding again brings us Gene Tunney's infamous bout against Dempsey at Soldier Field in Chicago during September 1927. The photograph immortalizes Tunney being knocked down but highlights how his gloved hands represent resilience amidst adversity - a testament to the indomitable spirit of athletes.