Glove
Category
Costume
Date
1860 - 1880
Materials
Kid leather, brass, silk cord.
Measurements
270 x 55 mm
Place of origin
Paris
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603785.1
Summary
A woman's glove from a pair of gloves, made from cream kid leather. The elbow-length glove, brand new and unworn, has nine small brass pips on each wrist along with a slim cream silk cord for lacing up and is otherwise undecorated, A manufacturer's stamp on the glove lining reads, "A La Chevrette". Gant Perrin, 45. Av. De L'Opera, Paris".
Marks and inscriptions
Inner lining, upper cuff.: A manufacturer's stamp on the glove lining reads, "A La Chevrette". Gant Perrin, 45. Av. De L'Opera, Paris". See associated photograph for further details.