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Glove Collection (#6)

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

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
CUL4878257 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Memoirs for the history of the troops of the Royal House of Spain. 1828. Cavalry of the Royal Guard. Regiment launches 1824

Background imageGlove Collection: Parisian women's fashion, reign of Louis XVI, 1787. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor

Parisian women's fashion, reign of Louis XVI, 1787. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after
FLO4974723 Parisian women's fashion, reign of Louis XVI, 1787. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Philibert-Louis Debucourt from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes

Background imageGlove Collection: Woman of American high society surrounded by fans in tuxedo, has a party around 1900

Woman of American high society surrounded by fans in tuxedo, has a party around 1900
NWI4913852 Woman of American high society surrounded by fans in tuxedo, has a party around 1900. "Gibson girl", representation of the ideal American female in the early 20th century

Background imageGlove Collection: Huismes, Indre et Loire (37): Portrait of a couple on their wedding day, 1907, Alfred Thibault

Huismes, Indre et Loire (37): Portrait of a couple on their wedding day, 1907, Alfred Thibault
LUX4816521 Huismes, Indre et Loire (37): Portrait of a couple on their wedding day, 1907, Alfred Thibault; (add.info.: Huismes, Indre et Loire (37): Portrait of a couple on their wedding day, 1907

Background imageGlove Collection: Agriculture: Texas cowboy, 19th century. 19th century colour engraving after an illustration by

Agriculture: Texas cowboy, 19th century. 19th century colour engraving after an illustration by Frederic Remington
NWI4825366 Agriculture: Texas cowboy, 19th century. 19th century colour engraving after an illustration by Frederic Remington; (add.info.: Agriculture: Texas cowboy, 19th century)

Background imageGlove Collection: Belle epoque; Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes attend a horse race, 1900

Belle epoque; Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes attend a horse race, 1900
LUX4811661 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

Background imageGlove Collection: Dress during the Protectorate, 1653-1659. She wears five ribbons in her hair, a tall lace collar

Dress during the Protectorate, 1653-1659. She wears five ribbons in her hair, a tall lace collar
FLO4594692 Dress during the Protectorate, 1653-1659. She wears five ribbons in her hair, a tall lace collar, a black dress with green sleeves and scarlet shoulders over embroidered petticoats

Background imageGlove Collection: Dress of the reign of King George III, 1780. Gown and petticoat of pale lilac lutestring trimmed

Dress of the reign of King George III, 1780. Gown and petticoat of pale lilac lutestring trimmed with gardenia or
FLO4594862 Dress of the reign of King George III, 1780. Gown and petticoat of pale lilac lutestring trimmed with gardenia or jessamine. Handkerchief and apron of chequered gauze

Background imageGlove Collection: Dress (Dress) of the reign of King George III, 1760-1820. She wears a tropical bird in her

Dress (Dress) of the reign of King George III, 1760-1820. She wears a tropical bird in her powdered hair
FLO4594776 Dress (Dress) of the reign of King George III, 1760-1820. She wears a tropical bird in her powdered hair, a crucifix around her neck, silk embroidered dress and petticoats

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)
3548467 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: Gloves: workers working on the skin for the manufacture of gloves in an Isere workshop in

Gloves: workers working on the skin for the manufacture of gloves in an Isere workshop in the middle of the 19th
PCT4273032 Gloves: workers working on the skin for the manufacture of gloves in an Isere workshop in the middle of the 19th century. Engraving from "La France Illustree" by V.A

Background imageGlove Collection: Dropped glove, 1864

Dropped glove, 1864
3479513 Dropped glove, 1864; (add.info.: Man picking up lady's dropped glove. From Good Woods, London, 1864.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGlove Collection: Men's costume in the Commonwealth period (1659-1660), wearing a lace collar top

Men's costume in the Commonwealth period (1659-1660), wearing a lace collar top, a jacket with cut sleeves
FLO4672332 Men's costume in the Commonwealth period (1659-1660), wearing a lace collar top, a jacket with cut sleeves, short panties, pink stockings and boots. From a period engraving

Background imageGlove Collection: Portrait of a young woman in front of the stairs of San Niccolo, Florence

Portrait of a young woman in front of the stairs of San Niccolo, Florence
3562379 Portrait of a young woman in front of the stairs of San Niccolo, Florence by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Florence 1919 Photographer)

Background imageGlove Collection: Women at the Cascine racetrack in Florence

Women at the Cascine racetrack in Florence
3563054 Women at the Cascine racetrack in Florence by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Parco delle Cascine, race-course)

Background imageGlove Collection: Woman in garden, 1903-04, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper)

Woman in garden, 1903-04, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper)
3561430 Woman in garden, 1903-04, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: United States 1903-1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageGlove Collection: 'Street life in London': recruiting sergeants at Westminster, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": recruiting sergeants at Westminster, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570747 "Street life in London": recruiting sergeants at Westminster, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low)

Background imageGlove Collection: Portrait of a girl

Portrait of a girl
3568376 Portrait of a girl; (add.info.: Europe 1900 ca. Photographer: Company M.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageGlove Collection: Portuguese man and woman, 1660. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's '

Portuguese man and woman, 1660. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706378 Portuguese man and woman, 1660. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Background imageGlove Collection: English man of the 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's '

English man of the 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706247 English man of the 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imageGlove Collection: Danish nobleman, 1626. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's ' Historical

Danish nobleman, 1626. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705128 Danish nobleman, 1626. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Background imageGlove Collection: Prussian nobleman of the Middle Ages with a fur-trimmed coat and leather hat

Prussian nobleman of the Middle Ages with a fur-trimmed coat and leather hat
FLO4705952 Prussian nobleman of the Middle Ages with a fur-trimmed coat and leather hat. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Background imageGlove Collection: Poster of the Trianon Concert, theatre, concert hall in Paris, created in 1894

Poster of the Trianon Concert, theatre, concert hall in Paris, created in 1894, rebuilt in 1902 after the fire of 1900
YOU4419057 Poster of the Trianon Concert, theatre, concert hall in Paris, created in 1894, rebuilt in 1902 after the fire of 1900, Illustration en lithographie

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
LUX4757173 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: Elizabeth (Elisabeth) of Austria (1554-1592), wife to Charles IX, 1570

Elizabeth (Elisabeth) of Austria (1554-1592), wife to Charles IX, 1570. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte
FLO4685878 Elizabeth (Elisabeth) of Austria (1554-1592), wife to Charles IX, 1570. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et

Background imageGlove Collection: Couturiere - Dressmaker, Paris, early 19th century, in bonnet, lace collar, dress and apron

Couturiere - Dressmaker, Paris, early 19th century, in bonnet, lace collar, dress and apron
FLO4658593 Couturiere - Dressmaker, Paris, early 19th century, in bonnet, lace collar, dress and apron, carrying a bag of fabric - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration

Background imageGlove Collection: Eleve peintre - Student painter, Paris, early 19th century, in straw bonnet, gold shawl

Eleve peintre - Student painter, Paris, early 19th century, in straw bonnet, gold shawl, and blue dress
FLO4658527 Eleve peintre - Student painter, Paris, early 19th century, in straw bonnet, gold shawl, and blue dress, carrying a case of oils, book

Background imageGlove Collection: Merchant de toile - Fabric seller, early 19th century, in black apron over white dress

Merchant de toile - Fabric seller, early 19th century, in black apron over white dress, bonnet and gloves
FLO4658409 Merchant de toile - Fabric seller, early 19th century, in black apron over white dress, bonnet and gloves, carrying a bolt of cloth

Background imageGlove Collection: Straw hat merchant - Straw hat seller, Paris, early 19th century

Straw hat merchant - Straw hat seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress with frilled cuffs and hem
FLO4658394 Straw hat merchant - Straw hat seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress with frilled cuffs and hem, lace collar

Background imageGlove Collection: Petite bourgeoise woman of Paris in coat, bonnet, gloves and shawl, carrying an umbrella

Petite bourgeoise woman of Paris in coat, bonnet, gloves and shawl, carrying an umbrella
FLO4658363 Petite bourgeoise woman of Paris in coat, bonnet, gloves and shawl, carrying an umbrella. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante

Background imageGlove Collection: Woman and child in town clothes. Consulate era, 1803. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte

Woman and child in town clothes. Consulate era, 1803. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after
FLO4686256 Woman and child in town clothes. Consulate era, 1803. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Louis-Philibert Debucourt

Background imageGlove Collection: Paris women's fashion, reign of Louis XV, 1740. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet

Paris women's fashion, reign of Louis XV, 1740. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Nicolas
FLO4686097 Paris women's fashion, reign of Louis XV, 1740. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Nicolas Lancret from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes

Background imageGlove Collection: Lord Henry Seymour, 19th century (painting)

Lord Henry Seymour, 19th century (painting)
1744577 Lord Henry Seymour, 19th century (painting); (add.info.: Lord Henry Seymour (1805-1859) famous parisian dandy); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageGlove Collection: Winter (colour litho)

Winter (colour litho)
8633183 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: Roman pugilists (engraving)

Roman pugilists (engraving)
8635720 Roman pugilists (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman pugilists. Illustration from Rom)

Background imageGlove Collection: Vaudeville Sports cigar box label (chromolitho)

Vaudeville Sports cigar box label (chromolitho)
8677574 Vaudeville Sports cigar box label (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vaudeville Sports cigar box label.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

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)
8669651 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGlove Collection: France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Pau: A coachman with his whip

France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Pau: A coachman with his whip and his top hat posed in studio, 1870
LUX4718319 France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Pau: A coachman with his whip and his top hat posed in studio, 1870; (add.info.: France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64)

Background imageGlove Collection: Gabrielle d'Estrees, duchess of Beaufort, mistress of King Henry IV of France, 1573-1599

Gabrielle d'Estrees, duchess of Beaufort, mistress of King Henry IV of France, 1573-1599
FLO4678149 Gabrielle d'Estrees, duchess of Beaufort, mistress of King Henry IV of France, 1573-1599. After a miniature oil painting

Background imageGlove Collection: Poster for the Olympia, the oldest music hall in Paris still in operation inaugurated in 1893

Poster for the Olympia, the oldest music hall in Paris still in operation inaugurated in 1893
YOU4419004 Poster for the Olympia, the oldest music hall in Paris still in operation inaugurated in 1893, Illustration en lithographie in Les Programmes illustres des theatres et des cafes concerts

Background imageGlove Collection: France: a family on the beach in front of a bath cabin, 1895

France: a family on the beach in front of a bath cabin, 1895
LUX4762494 France: a family on the beach in front of a bath cabin, 1895; (add.info.: France: a family on the beach in front of a bath cabin, 1895); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageGlove Collection: Effigy of Saint Augustine (Augustine of Hippone) (354-430) (painting)

Effigy of Saint Augustine (Augustine of Hippone) (354-430) (painting)
YOU4419719 Effigy of Saint Augustine (Augustine of Hippone) (354-430) (painting); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Effigy of Saint Augustine (Augustine of Hippone) (354-430), philosopher

Background imageGlove Collection: Dress (Robe) of the reign of William III, early in the reign of Queen Anne 1689-1707

Dress (Robe) of the reign of William III, early in the reign of Queen Anne 1689-1707
FLO4594713 Dress (Robe) of the reign of William III, early in the reign of Queen Anne 1689-1707. She wear a headdress of feathers and lace, a blue dress with lace trim

Background imageGlove Collection: Belgium, Ostend: elegantes attend a horse race, 1900

Belgium, Ostend: elegantes attend a horse race, 1900
LUX4811534 Belgium, Ostend: elegantes attend a horse race, 1900; (add.info.: Belgium, Ostend: elegantes attend a horse race, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageGlove Collection: Duchess, reign of Louis XVI, 1783. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Moreau

Duchess, reign of Louis XVI, 1783. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Moreau from the Pauquet
FLO4974719 Duchess, reign of Louis XVI, 1783. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Moreau from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Background imageGlove Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): A man sitting poses around two women at the Bois de Boulogne

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): A man sitting poses around two women at the Bois de Boulogne, 1910
LUX4814485 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): A man sitting poses around two women at the Bois de Boulogne, 1910; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Background imageGlove Collection: France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Trouville: a young woman sunbathe on the beach reading

France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Trouville: a young woman sunbathe on the beach reading the diary sitting on a
LUX4811391 France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Trouville: a young woman sunbathe on the beach reading the diary sitting on a chair, 1900; (add.info.: France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14)

Background imageGlove Collection: Charles, Lord Strange, 1639 (oil on canvas)

Charles, Lord Strange, 1639 (oil on canvas)
8698253 Charles, Lord Strange, 1639 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 69.8 x 56.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles, Lord Strange)




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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.