Glove Collection (#62)

WILLIAM F. CODY (1846-1917). William Frederick Cody. Known as Buffalo Bill. American frontiersman and showman. Photographed c1900

SILENT FILM: AUTOMOBILES. Lawrence Gray and Marion Davies

ANITA EKBERG (1932- ). Swedish cinema actress

SILENT FILM STILL: KISSING. Buster Keaton and Virginia Fox in The Goat, 1921

SILENT FILM SET, c1925. Actor Harold Lockwood (holding baseball) and director Fred Balshofer on the set of a silent film, c1925

DISAPPOINTED BOY, 1957. Disappointed Brooklyn Dodgers fan, Stephen Cummings, age 5, looking at a sign explaining that the expected visit by Roy Campanella has been cancelled

BASEBALL: BOYS AND GIRLS. Young boys and girls on a baseball field at a major league stadium. Photograph, early 20th century

COWGIRL, c1906. A cowgirl on a ranch in western America. Stereograph, c1906

CHRISTOPHER MATHEWSON (1882-1925). Known as Christy. American baseball pitcher

WALTER JOHNSON (1887-1946). American professional baseball player. Pitching in 1925

DIZZY DEAN (1911-1974). Jay Hanna Dean, known as Dizzy. American baseball player. Photographed in the late 1920s in San Antonio, Texas

TRIS SPEAKER (1888-1958). American baseball player. Photographed 1916-26 as a member of the Cleveland Indians

Winter Sports, by Cooks and Dean & Dawson
A smiling lady in a colourful winter sports jumper, waving. A skier on the snow can be seen in the background

A batsman exhibitis four different shots
A combination action photograph of a batsman, in full cricket kit, plays four different shots, from the classic forward defensive shot (left) through to a cover drive (right)

Scottish medium Helen Duncan starting to emit ectoplasm
Photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan starting to emit " ectoplasm" with " glove" during sance in Edinburgh whilst being controlled, May 1933. HPG/1/4/2(i)"

A lady at the opera
A well-dressed, smiling young lady, wearing a hat with feathery plumes, looks out of her opera box, a glove in one hand, mask in the other

Glove as Symbol - 5
In military usage, the donning of gloves symbolised that a recruit accepted to volunteer his services

Glove as Symbol - 6
Gloves displayed in a medieval market place were a symbol of the authority of the tax- collector to impose a levy on market transactions

Glove as Symbol - 1
The glove plays a symbolic rule in the coronation of medieval German emperors, as a token of authority

Glove as Symbol - 3
White gloves were given to juries in England if the accused person was acquitted, to symbolise his innocence, and on other occasions to the judge

Glove as Symbol - 2
The glove is a symbol of accession among the Alemanni, the transfer of power from a king to his sucessor is symbolised by passing on the glove

Glove as Symbol - 4
Flinging a glove to the ground is a challenge - either to an individual, or as a declaration of war to a foreign embassy

Glover Makers 1932
Two cottage glove makers in the Cotswold village of Ashton Keynes, working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and earning a mere 28 shillings a week during the 1930s Depression

Girl with Missing Glove
Why is this little girl looking so sad ? Because she lost one of her gloves while she was out picking flowers, and she knows her Mama will not be pleased

Kluski Spirit Glove 2
Cast made from a spirit glove created at Warsaw by Franek Kluski (pseudonym) (1874 - ?) in the presence of Richet, Geley and others

Kluski Spirit Glove 3
Wax glove of a materialised hand created at Warsaw by Franek Kluski (pseudonym) (1874 - ?) in the presence of Richet, Geley and others

Roses and Wine
A female hand in a black glove holds a rose and a glass of wine

Motoring Hand Signal
A fashionable female motorist uses a hand signal to indicate her intention to turn right. Note her leather driving glove with a built-in make-up mirror!

Le Mans 24 Hours: A mechanic in the pit lane
A mechanic in the pit lane. Le Mans 24 Hours, Le Mans, France, 18-19 June 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Cleaning a household domestic toilet with a toilet cleaning brush
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A level students doing a sandhopper survey Talitrus saltator, Castle Bay, Dale, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

A level students doing a sandhopper survey, Castle Bay, Dale, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

An European Eagle Owl and handler
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Gloved hands with rosary, Holy Week, Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

A group of Tobas performing the Devil Dance - La Diablada, during the carnival, Oruro, Bolivia, South America

Glove Sellers Advert
London glove merchant Charles Smith sells Lamb-Gloves and Mittins

Glover / 1647 / Broadside
A glover. These tradesman are preachers in the City of London, 1647. A satirical broadside on non- conformist preaching in London

Advert / Caleys Chocs
Caleys chocolates of Norwich - Fortune makes the heart grow fonder

Bonmarche / Shop / Gloves
Department store in Paris, France. The glove counter

Thor and Skrymir
Thor spends the night in a strange building which turns out to be the glove of the giant Skrymir

Richard II overseeing an Appeal of Treason
King Richard II overseeing an Appeal of Treason. This process was used three times during Richards reign, the first one being in November 1387, when the Duke of Gloucester

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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.