Gloves Collection (#5)

"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

Costume of Bolbec
5855692 Costume of Bolbec; (add.info.: Woman in the costume of Bolbec. Tradeswoman in blue dress, lace shawl and bonnet. Bolbec is a town seven leagues from le Havre with a population of 5, 500)

Admiral in the French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912650 Admiral in the French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of an admiral or amiral in the French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Andre Castan from Eugene)

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

Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s
NWI4956313 Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Empress Josephine, ceremonial dresses, 1763-1814. White satin dress with short sleeves with a velvet court coat
FLO4572711 Empress Josephine, ceremonial dresses, 1763-1814. White satin dress with short sleeves with a velvet court coat

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

Shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - young boy's short tartan coat and woolly gloves Date: circa 1967

Model in mini skirt suit, with white beret and gloves
Model in mini skirt suit, with white beret and white gloves. Date: 1967

Model in mini skirt pinafore dress with box jacket, white beret and white gloves. Date: circa 1967

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - chic, smart suit with silk collar and pocket trim

Shoot for Jaeger - blue and black check woollen coat with hat in matching fabric - dark gloves Date: circa early 1970s

Shoot for Jaeger - thick dark smart coat, black gloves and headscarf. Date: circa early 1970s

Shoot for Jaeger - long tan fur overcat and stylish hat Date: circa early 1970s

Shoot for Jaeger - smart two-piece woollen suit Date: circa early 1970s

1950s Model in shirtwaister dress
Model in 1950s shirtwaister dress with short cap sleeves holding a bunch of balloons striped Date: circa 1950s

Chic model in shirtwaister dress
Chic model with tied-back hair, a shirtwaister dress with revere collar and belt, leather gloves, handbag and multiple strings of pearls. Date: circa 1959

Model in outdoor setting with teddy bear coat
Glamorous model in outdoor setting with teddy bear coat with matching fur hat and fur collar. Date: circa late 1950s

Fold-out cover of a one-woman exhibition invitation card
The gatefold fold-out cover of the invitation card to Nancy Sandys Walker's one-woman exhibition Feminine Eye View at the Ilford Gallery, 106/7 High Holborn, London in December 1955

One-woman exhibition invitation card photography
The original photograph for the gatefold fold-out cover of the invitation card to Nancy Sandys Walker's one-woman exhibition Feminine Eye View at the Ilford Gallery, 106/7 High Holborn

Selincourt at the Holland Park Orangery - Barbara Harper
Client: Selincourt - Holland Park Orangery - model Barbara Harper - March 2, 1962 Date: 1962

Client: Edinburgh Cigarettes - Agency: Waddicor. Date: 1970

Client: Woollands Brothers - Red Grosgrain evening dress - September 26, 1957 Date: 1957

Client: Woollands Brothers - black cocktail dress
Client: Woollands Brothers - Model in black cocktail dress with long black leather gloves and handbag and gentleman seated in evening dress, smoking a cigarette - September 4, 1957 Date: 1957

WW2 - Wartime shoot for Harper's Bazaar
WW2 - Wartime shoot for the July/August issue of Harper's Bazaar - Elegant Black dress and gloves with American GI soldier - shot date - April 26, 1944 Date: 1944

Permanently-pleated Blue Cotton Dress
Client: Goldberger Prints - Permanently-pleated Blue Cotton Dress - January 18, 1955 Date: 1955

White Net Evening dress by Elizabeth Henry
White Net Evening dress possibly by Elizabeth Henry - shoot: March 27, 1951 Date: 1951

Beauty & Happy
Aneta Nikolova

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)

Couple of the Spanish nobility of the Netherlands, around 1600 - Spanish nobility in the Netherlands, 1600s
NWI4956783 Couple of the Spanish nobility of the Netherlands, around 1600 - Spanish nobility in the Netherlands, 1600s. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info)

Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s
NWI4956312 Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Godey's ladies fashions, 1890s
NWI4956237 Godey's ladies fashions, 1890s.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies fashions, 1890s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

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

Woman in fancy dress costume as a dandy, le chicard, with plumed hat, false nose, red shirt, white pants and gloves
FLO4684601 Woman in fancy dress costume as a dandy, le chicard, with plumed hat, false nose, red shirt, white pants and gloves, and high boots with spurs

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

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

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

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)

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

Men in smoking and formal wear at a chic party from the 1920s. Man in smoking suit with wide lapels offering a
FLO4709772 Men in smoking and formal wear at a chic party from the 1920s. Man in smoking suit with wide lapels offering a cigarette to another man in formal wear with black bow tie

Young woman warming her hands, France, 1897 (print)
3771913 Young woman warming her hands, France, 1897 (print) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Young woman warming her hands-From Figaro Illustre, January 1897)

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)

J.H. Patterson, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
J.H. Patterson, between c1915 and c1920. Shows industrialist John Henry Patterson (1844-1922), who founded the National Cash Register Company

1971 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 20: The helmet and gloves of Jacky Ickx in the cockpit of his Ferrari 312B2 during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 20, 1971 in Zandvoort, Netherlands

woman wearing Chanel dress, 1928-1930 (b/w photo)
1699009 woman wearing Chanel dress, 1928-1930 (b/w photo); (add.info.: she wearing gloves and a boa and standing on a top of an tiger skin)

2011 European Grand Prix - Sunday Valencia Street Circuit, Valencia, Spain 26th June 2011. Th McLaren pit crew rush in to the pit lane. Portrait. Pit Stops

1974 Hockenheim I
HOCKENHEIMRING, GERMANY - APRIL 07: Michel Leclere, Elf 2 (Alpine A367) BMW/Schnitzer during the Hockenheim I at Hockenheimring on April 07, 1974 in Hockenheimring, Germany

2011 Singapore GP
SINGAPORE STREET CIRCUIT, SINGAPORE - SEPTEMBER 25: Sebastian Vettel celebrates in Parc Ferme during the Singapore GP at Singapore Street Circuit on September 25, 2011 in Singapore Street Circuit

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"Gloves: A Timeless Symbol of Strength, Elegance, and Resilience" From the boxing ring to high-end fashion stores, they have always held a significant place in our history and culture. Just like Sugar Ray Robinson's fierce determination during the seventh round of a fight, gloves represent power and tenacity. Outside a Gucci shop, a lady dons her luxurious gloves with grace and sophistication, epitomizing elegance at its finest. Much like Alice in Wonderland exploring the White Rabbit's house they can transport us into magical realms where imagination knows no bounds. In 1929, amidst societal norms being challenged, a bystander captures an image of a trailblazing boxing woman training hard while wearing her gloves. These powerful symbols remind us that gender should never limit one's ambitions or abilities. The surrender of General Lee to General Grant at Appomattox Court House in 1865 marked the end of an era filled with conflict. As depicted by Thomas Nast's painting reproduction titled "Lee's Surrender, " gloves symbolize peace and unity after tumultuous times. A Silver Cross advertisement showcases how even motherhood embraces the protective nature when caring for their little ones. Gloves become synonymous with love and nurturing as they shield precious lives from harm. British boxer Freddie Mills' signed postcard from 1941 reminds us that behind every champion lies dedication and countless hours spent perfecting their craft while wearing their trusted pair of gloves. During Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's visit to Australia in 1954, they were greeted by enthusiastic crowds waving their gloved hands as a sign of respect towards royalty. Gloves signify tradition and formality within society. An advertisement promoting Linherr Vermouth portrays glamourous parties where guests hold glasses adorned with elegant white-gloved hands—a testament to refinement associated with this timeless accessory. On golf courses worldwide, ladies survey fairways before taking their drive, their gloves symbolizing precision and focus.