Gloves Collection (#9)

Portrait of a Man, c16th century. Creator: Leandro Bassano
Portrait of a Man, c16th century

Portrait of Elisabeth Troost (1730-1790), 1767. Creator: Jacobus Buys
Portrait of Elisabeth Troost (1730-1790), 1767

March showers, 1839. Creator: Victor Adam
March showers, 1839. Fantaisies: Les Giboulees de Mars'. Fashionably dressed persons are hit by hailstones

Lady in a dress trimmed with embellishment, c.1685-c.1690. Creator: Unknown
Lady in a dress trimmed with embellishment, c.1685-c.1690. Dame en habit garni d'agreement, (possibly not the original title)

Speaker of the House of Commons, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Speaker of the House of Commons, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Norroy King of Arms, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Norroy King of Arms, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Gerrit Sichterman (1688-1730). Quartermaster-General of the Cavalry, Colonel of the Oranje-Groningen Creator
Gerrit Sichterman (1688-1730). Quartermaster-General of the Cavalry, Colonel of the Oranje-Groningen Infantry Regiment, Commandant of Grave, 1725

Portrait of Floris Gerritsz van Schoterbosch (c.1562-1618), c.1620. Creator: Jan Verspronck
Portrait of Floris Gerritsz van Schoterbosch (c.1562-1618), c.1620. Attributed to Cornelis Engelsz

Portrait of Pieter Salina, c.1620. Creator: Jan Verspronck
Portrait of Pieter Salina, c.1620. Attributed to Cornelis Engelsz

Portrait of Ott van Bronckhorst, 1606. Creator: Cornelia toe Boecop
Portrait of Ott van Bronckhorst, 1606. Bearded man wearing ruff and holding gloves, aged 52 according the the book in front of him

Woman in riding dress, with feathered hat, gloves, and whip in hand, 1866. Creator: Charles Rochussen
Woman in riding dress, with feathered hat, gloves, and whip in hand, 1866

Equestrian portrait of Alexander I, Prince of the Netherlands, 1843-1871. Creator: Willem Daniel de Vignon van Alphen
Equestrian portrait of Alexander I, Prince of the Netherlands, 1843-1871. Wearing hunting dress. Served in the Navy and the Cavalry

Opera & Evening Full Dresses, "La Belle Assemblee", August 1 1806. Creator: Anon
Opera & Evening Full Dresses, "La Belle Assemblee", August 1 1806. Women in empire line dresses, illustration in fashion magazine

Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1804-1805. Creator: Unknown
Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1804-1805

Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1804-1805. Creator: Unknown
Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1804-1805

Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1803-1804. Creator: Unknown
Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1803-1804

Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1803-1804. Creator: Unknown
Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1803-1804

Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1803-1804. Creator: Unknown
Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1803-1804

Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1803-1804. Creator: Unknown
Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1803-1804

Gallery of Fashion, 1801. Creator: Anon
Gallery of Fashion, 1801. Two women in empire line dresses

Gallery of Fashion, 1800. Creator: Anon
Gallery of Fashion, 1800. Standing young woman with blue veil

Gallery of Fashion, 1798. Creator: Anon
Gallery of Fashion, 1798. Standing young woman in white dress with piping of green leaves

Gallery of Fashion, 1798. Creator: Anon
Gallery of Fashion, 1798. Standing woman in checkered dress with fan

Portrait of a Man, Probably from the Pauw Family, 1625. Creator: Paulus Moreelse
Portrait of a Man, Probably from the Pauw Family, 1625. Other Title(s): Portrait of a Man, possibly Reijnier Pauw (1591-1676)

Johanna Bardoel (d after 1667). Wife of Gerard van der Schalcke, 1644. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
Johanna Bardoel (d after 1667). Wife of Gerard van der Schalcke, 1644

Erik XIV, 1533-1577 King of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Erik XIV, 1533-1577 King of Sweden, c16th century

Beata von Yxkull, married Gyllenstierna (1618-1667), 1640. Creators: Anon, Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna
Beata von Yxkull, married Gyllenstierna (1618-1667), 1640

James Loudon, Governor-General, 1871-1885. Creator: Andries van den Berg
James Loudon, Governor-General, 1871-1885. Loudon (1824-1900) was Minister of Colonial Affairs, King's Commissioner, and Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1872-1875

Portrait of a Woman, 1656. Creator: Michiel Nouts
Portrait of a Woman, 1656

Gerrit Sichterman (1688-1730). Quartermaster-General of the Cavalry, Colonel of the Oranje-Groningen Creator
Gerrit Sichterman (1688-1730). Quartermaster-General of the Cavalry, Colonel of the Oranje-Groningen Infantry Regiment, Commandant of Grave, c.1725

Portrait of Pieter de Graeff (1638-1707), lord of Zuid-Polsbroek, Purmerland, and Ilpendam. Alderman of Amsterdam, 1663

Elegant outfit, 1800. Creator: Anon
Elegant outfit, 1800. Mise d'un elegant'. A man puts on an overcoat with three shoulder pleats (Carrick) over a jacket and trousers

Seated young woman with black shawl and purple skirt, 1860-1892. Creator: Angiolo Achini
Seated young woman with black shawl and purple skirt, 1860-1892

King Frederik V as a boy, 1730-1800. Creator: Unknown
King Frederik V as a boy, 1730-1800

Portrait of Mertijntje van Ceters (1609-24), 1623. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Mertijntje van Ceters (1609-24), 1623

Portrait of Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft, Bailiff of Muiden, Historian and Poet, 1630-1700

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. 29.1: London, July. 1800: Evening Dre... 1800. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. 29.1: London, July. 1800: Evening Dress; Full Dress, 1800

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. 20. London Full Dress. Oct. 1799, 1799. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. 20. London Full Dress. Oct. 1799, 1799. Evening wear

Young Man in a Study, 1640-1650. Creator: Adriaen van Gaesbeeck
Young Man in a Study, 1640-1650

Portrait of Sophia de Vervou (c.1613-71), 1630. Creator: L. F. Woutersin
Portrait of Sophia de Vervou (c.1613-71), 1630

Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1785, aaa. 284: Beauty in uncertainty (...), 1785. Creator: Nicolas Dupin
Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1785, aaa. 284: Beauty in uncertainty (...), 1785. La Belle dans l'incertitude de l'asseior

Portrait of Joris Vezeleer, after c.1518. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Joris Vezeleer, after c.1518. Copy after Joos van Cleve

Portrait of a Man, 1646. Creator: Jan Verspronck
Portrait of a Man, 1646

Portrait of Maria Cornelisdr van Esch, 1632. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Maria Cornelisdr van Esch, 1632

Portrait of Trijntje Tijsdr van Nooij (1606/07-1646), 1631. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Trijntje Tijsdr van Nooij (1606/07-1646), 1631

Christian IV, 1638-1641. Creator: Karel van Mander III
Christian IV, 1638-1641. Danish king wearing lace-trimmed suit of gold silk

Portrait of a Man, presumably Willem van Velden, Secretary to Hugo de Groot, 1657. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Man, presumably Willem van Velden, Secretary to Hugo de Groot, 1657

Portrait of Charlotte Beatrix Strick van Linschoten, 1755. Creator: Mattheus Verheyden
Portrait of Charlotte Beatrix Strick van Linschoten, 1755. Other Title(s): Portrait of Charlotte Beatrix Strick van Linschoten (b)

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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.