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Glove Collection (#5)

"Gloves: A Timeless Symbol of Protection, Skill, and Style" From ancient civilizations to modern-day sports arenas

Background imageGlove Collection: Student of a singing school, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress, bonnet and gloves

Student of a singing school, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress, bonnet and gloves
FLO4658429 Student of a singing school, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress, bonnet and gloves, carrying a book and rolled music charts - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an

Background imageGlove Collection: Maison de La Belle Jardiniere. Publication 1910

Maison de La Belle Jardiniere. Publication 1910
JAB4121887 Maison de La Belle Jardiniere. Publication 1910; (add.info.: Maison de La Belle Jardiniere. Publication 1910); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageGlove Collection: Queen Claude (1499-1524), first wife of Francois I. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte

Queen Claude (1499-1524), first wife of Francois I. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gaignieres
FLO4685891 Queen Claude (1499-1524), first wife of Francois I. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Background imageGlove Collection: Woman's costume at the time of Queen Anne's reign (1702-1714)

Woman's costume at the time of Queen Anne's reign (1702-1714), wearing a tight corset with long sleeves
FLO4672326 Woman's costume at the time of Queen Anne's reign (1702-1714), wearing a tight corset with long sleeves and a long dress on petticoats, embroidered roses

Background imageGlove Collection: James, Marquis of Hamilton (1589-1625). (From Mark Garrard.) Behind him is Tobias Hobson

James, Marquis of Hamilton (1589-1625). (From Mark Garrard.) Behind him is Tobias Hobson
FLO4672283 James, Marquis of Hamilton (1589-1625). (From Mark Garrard.) Behind him is Tobias Hobson (after the Remarkable People of Caufield)

Background imageGlove Collection: King Henry II (1133-1189), wearing a crown, a velvet coat on a scarlet tunic

King Henry II (1133-1189), wearing a crown, a velvet coat on a scarlet tunic
FLO4672045 King Henry II (1133-1189), wearing a crown, a velvet coat on a scarlet tunic, with green golden spur shoes and white gloves

Background imageGlove Collection: A gentleman and two elegant women, wearing feather heats, gloves and eventails at a ball

A gentleman and two elegant women, wearing feather heats, gloves and eventails at a ball
FLO4565848 A gentleman and two elegant women, wearing feather heats, gloves and eventails at a ball, in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820) (Bath)

Background imageGlove Collection: Letter T: Transvestissement. Engraving in ' Alphabet des grotesques'. Series of 25

Letter T: Transvestissement. Engraving in " Alphabet des grotesques". Series of 25
DUV4207199 Letter T: Transvestissement. Engraving in " Alphabet des grotesques". Series of 25; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter T: Transvestissement)

Background imageGlove Collection: Noble japonais et son valet - Japanese nobleman in chonmage, wearing kamishimo, kimono

Noble japonais et son valet - Japanese nobleman in chonmage, wearing kamishimo, kimono, hakama and gloves
FLO4724272 Noble japonais et son valet - Japanese nobleman in chonmage, wearing kamishimo, kimono, hakama and gloves, with two swords on his belt

Background imageGlove Collection: Compiegne: Studio portrait of a military officer in uniform, 1880

Compiegne: Studio portrait of a military officer in uniform, 1880
LUX4715740 Compiegne: Studio portrait of a military officer in uniform, 1880; (add.info.: Compiegne: Studio portrait of a military officer in uniform, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageGlove Collection: Winter (colour litho)

Winter (colour litho)
8633262 Winter (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter. Illustration for The Children's Object Book (Frederick Warne)

Background imageGlove Collection: Trade card for Alfred Jugla, glover, London (colour litho)

Trade card for Alfred Jugla, glover, London (colour litho)
8677546 Trade card for Alfred Jugla, glover, London (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Alfred Jugla, glover, 8 New Coventry Street)

Background imageGlove Collection: Receipt from O H Hughes & Co, London (engraving)

Receipt from O H Hughes & Co, London (engraving)
8677426 Receipt from O H Hughes & Co, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt from O H Hughes & Co's hosiery, gloves, Indian bandana)

Background imageGlove Collection: Girl in hat and scarf (colour litho)

Girl in hat and scarf (colour litho)
8635211 Girl in hat and scarf (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in hat and scarf)

Background imageGlove Collection: Young woman in an orange coat and black hat (colour litho)

Young woman in an orange coat and black hat (colour litho)
8655403 Young woman in an orange coat and black hat (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a young woman in an orange coat and black hat)

Background imageGlove Collection: Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669888 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGlove Collection: Boys boxing (colour litho)

Boys boxing (colour litho)
8656817 Boys boxing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys boxing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageGlove Collection: Gloves, 1845 (cotton)

Gloves, 1845 (cotton)
7295498 Gloves, 1845 (cotton); 19x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Two knitted cotton gloves belonging to a member of Sir John Franklin's 1845 Arctic expedition)

Background imageGlove Collection: 'Portrait of Gustav I Vasa (or Gustav Vasa), King of Sweden (1496-1560)' Painting by Jakob Bincks

"Portrait of Gustav I Vasa (or Gustav Vasa), King of Sweden (1496-1560)" Painting by Jakob Bincks. 1542
AIS5389790 "Portrait of Gustav I Vasa (or Gustav Vasa), King of Sweden (1496-1560)" Painting by Jakob Bincks. 1542

Background imageGlove Collection: An engraving depicting a gloved hand and arm, 19th century

An engraving depicting a gloved hand and arm, 19th century
5311298 An engraving depicting a gloved hand and arm, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGlove Collection: France: A racing car driver and his wife dressed in leather coat, 1900

France: A racing car driver and his wife dressed in leather coat, 1900
LUX4810995 France: A racing car driver and his wife dressed in leather coat, 1900; (add.info.: France: A racing car driver and his wife dressed in leather coat, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageGlove Collection: DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of
CUL4878609 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of Spain. 1828. Guard Cavalry (1815). Etching. SPAIN

Background imageGlove Collection: DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of
CUL4878230 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of Spain. 1828. Foot Guards (19th c). Engraving. SPAIN

Background imageGlove Collection: Illustration by Andre Wely (1873-1910) for the Cover of Le Rire, 08/08/08 - The invoice - Hygiene

Illustration by Andre Wely (1873-1910) for the Cover of Le Rire, 08/08/08 - The invoice - Hygiene, Fashion, Hat
ICA4862487 Illustration by Andre Wely (1873-1910) for the Cover of Le Rire, 08/08/08 - The invoice - Hygiene, Fashion, Hat, Bathtub

Background imageGlove Collection: Debutante escorted by her father for her first ball in society, circa 1900

Debutante escorted by her father for her first ball in society, circa 1900
NWI4913697 Debutante escorted by her father for her first ball in society, circa 1900. "Gibson girl", representation of the ideal American female in the early 20th century

Background imageGlove Collection: Woman of Bologna with a long veil, and a feather fan attached to her belt with a gold chain

Woman of Bologna with a long veil, and a feather fan attached to her belt with a gold chain, 16th century
FLO4705366 Woman of Bologna with a long veil, and a feather fan attached to her belt with a gold chain, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical

Background imageGlove Collection: France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Brest: Wedding photo in studio of a Breton couple in the fashion

France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Brest: Wedding photo in studio of a Breton couple in the fashion of the crazy years
LUX4757146 France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Brest: Wedding photo in studio of a Breton couple in the fashion of the crazy years, 1920; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Finistere (29)

Background imageGlove Collection: COSTUME: glove, c. 1600-1620, overall: 180x390x95mm (leather, silk, silver, silver-gilt, wood)

COSTUME: glove, c. 1600-1620, overall: 180x390x95mm (leather, silk, silver, silver-gilt, wood)
3548468 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)

Background imageGlove Collection: Full-length portrait of two newlyweds. The woman is enveloped in a long veil; the groom is in

Full-length portrait of two newlyweds. The woman is enveloped in a long veil; the groom is in military attire
3570952 Full-length portrait of two newlyweds. The woman is enveloped in a long veil; the groom is in military attire; (add.info.: 1905-1915 Photographer: Cattani, A)

Background imageGlove Collection: Gabrielle d'Estree, mistress to Henri IV, 1595. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet

Gabrielle d'Estree, mistress to Henri IV, 1595. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Thomas de
FLO4686006 Gabrielle d'Estree, mistress to Henri IV, 1595. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Thomas de Leu from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes

Background imageGlove Collection: Polish princess, 17th century - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet

Polish princess, 17th century - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers "
FLO4686440 Polish princess, 17th century - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern", Paris

Background imageGlove Collection: Philip II of Spain (1527-1598) - King Philippe II of Spain, after Titian

Philip II of Spain (1527-1598) - King Philippe II of Spain, after Titian, 1556 - Handcoloured steel engraving by
FLO4686302 Philip II of Spain (1527-1598) - King Philippe II of Spain, after Titian, 1556 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Fashion

Background imageGlove Collection: Neo-classical ball gowns, Consulate era, An X (Year 10) 1801

Neo-classical ball gowns, Consulate era, An X (Year 10) 1801. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after
FLO4686224 Neo-classical ball gowns, Consulate era, An X (Year 10) 1801. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after fashion magazines of the time from the Pauquet Brothers "Modes et

Background imageGlove Collection: Lord, reign of Louis XIII, 1633. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after ' Le Bal'

Lord, reign of Louis XIII, 1633. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after " Le Bal" by Abraham
FLO4685977 Lord, reign of Louis XIII, 1633. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after " Le Bal" by Abraham Bosse (1604-1676)

Background imageGlove Collection: George I's reign man's costume (1660-1727), portrait of the very honourable James Craggs the young

George I's reign man's costume (1660-1727), portrait of the very honourable James Craggs the young (1686-1721)
FLO4672371 George I's reign man's costume (1660-1727), portrait of the very honourable James Craggs the young (1686-1721), with a scarlet jacket, puffy cuffs

Background imageGlove Collection: Costume of royalist rider in the Commonwealth period (1559-1660), jacket of chamois skin

Costume of royalist rider in the Commonwealth period (1559-1660), jacket of chamois skin, with ecarlate sleeves
FLO4672313 Costume of royalist rider in the Commonwealth period (1559-1660), jacket of chamois skin, with ecarlate sleeves, trousers boots, gloves and feather hat

Background imageGlove Collection: King Richard I, known as the Lion Heart (1157-1199), wearing a crown, a scarlet tunic, blue coat

King Richard I, known as the Lion Heart (1157-1199), wearing a crown, a scarlet tunic, blue coat, red shoes
FLO4672058 King Richard I, known as the Lion Heart (1157-1199), wearing a crown, a scarlet tunic, blue coat, red shoes. Inspired by Charles Alfred Stothard (1786-1821)

Background imageGlove Collection: White chiffon and blue taffeta racing dress and multicolored printed chiffon dress

White chiffon and blue taffeta racing dress and multicolored printed chiffon dress
FLO4562634 White chiffon and blue taffeta racing dress and multicolored printed chiffon dress, 1926 - Lithograph with stencil handcolour from the luxury French fashion magazine " Art, Gout

Background imageGlove Collection: Poster for the Scala, Music hall created in 1874 in Paris, Transformed into a cinema room in 1936

Poster for the Scala, Music hall created in 1874 in Paris, Transformed into a cinema room in 1936, closed since 1999
YOU4419044 Poster for the Scala, Music hall created in 1874 in Paris, Transformed into a cinema room in 1936, closed since 1999

Background imageGlove Collection: Modern (b/w photo)

Modern (b/w photo)
8641320 Modern (b/w photo) by Burdekin, Harold (1899-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern. Illustration for Photograms of the Year, 1932 (Iliffe, 1933).); © Look and Learn

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8622978

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8622573

Background imageGlove Collection: Beauty & Happy

Beauty & Happy
Aneta Nikolova

Background imageGlove Collection: Pretty girl in red hat and wearing scarf singing Christmas carols (colour litho)

Pretty girl in red hat and wearing scarf singing Christmas carols (colour litho)
8635977 Pretty girl in red hat and wearing scarf singing Christmas carols (colour litho) by Hare, John (1884-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGlove Collection: Portrait of a British family in the garden of his villa in China

Portrait of a British family in the garden of his villa in China
3561813 Portrait of a British family in the garden of his villa in China by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: China 1890-1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Background imageGlove Collection: Women buying ice-cream from an ice-cream cart, in Revolution Square in Moscow, Russia

Women buying ice-cream from an ice-cream cart, in Revolution Square in Moscow, Russia
3567022 Women buying ice-cream from an ice-cream cart, in Revolution Square in Moscow, Russia by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Moscow, Revolution Square, Russia 1960 ca)

Background imageGlove Collection: The actress Pearl White

The actress Pearl White
3572919 The actress Pearl White by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France 1930 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageGlove Collection: Fashion: Anna, the most famous Italian tailor of 'Gabriella sport' trying a dress on a model for

Fashion: Anna, the most famous Italian tailor of "Gabriella sport" trying a dress on a model for Princess
3574437 Fashion: Anna, the most famous Italian tailor of "Gabriella sport" trying a dress on a model for Princess Colonna by Unknown photographer




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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.