Glove
Category
Medical & health
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather
Measurements
82 mm (Width); 220 mm (L)
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 937649.1
Summary
One of a pair of white/cream kid gloves altered to accommodate injuries, dressings, etc., both with dark brown stains, probably blood. This glove, for the left hand, is scalloped at the bottom and has the first three fingers and thumb cut off at the base, leaving only the little finger. A series of numbers has been handwritten in ink on the inside.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Marks and inscriptions
1714532; 5 / XX49-44 (handwritten in black ink on the inside); S (handwritten in red ink on the inside); a further series of numbers has been handwritten in black ink and crossed through.