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Evening Gloves
Evening Gloves
Evening Gloves
Evening Gloves

Evening Gloves

Manufacturer
Wearer (Brechin, 1880 - 1952)
Date1890 - 1910
Object NameGloves
Mediumsuede, silk, lace sequins and beads
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsLength: 63cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1977 by Dr Ann Edwards.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS000115
About MeShoulder-length black suede evening gloves decorated and trimmed with ribbon, lace, sequins and beads.

As most Victorian and Edwardian evening dresses tended to leave ladies with bare arms shoulder-length gloves were an essential accessory.
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Most Victorian and Edwardian evening dresses were sleeveless, so very long gloves were thought necessary. They often unbuttoned partly at the wrists allowing hands to emerge when required.