Pair of evening gloves, anonymous, c. 1900 - c. 1915

Pair of evening gloves, anonymous, c. 1900 - c. 1915

chamois (animal material), l c.59cm × w c.13cm More details

Evening gloves were generally longer than those for everyday use. They were worn on special occasions, with evening dresses and coats. Gloves for formal events varied in length: from just over the wrist, to well over the elbow.