Woman's gloves, Medium: suede Technique: printed, Woman's long suede gloves printed in black ink. Small band of leaves around thumb piece; a country scene with boy and girl on back of hand; and, at the wrist, three bands with medallion showing boy's head. Inside right glove is a mark, now indecipherable except for the 'patent' and what appears to be a crowned shield with coat of arms supported by a lion and a unicorn., England, ca. 1820, costume & accessories, Woman's gloves.
Woman's gloves, Medium: suede Technique: printed, Woman's long suede gloves printed in black ink. Small band of leaves around thumb piece; a country scene with boy and girl on back of hand; and, at the wrist, three bands with medallion showing boy's head. Inside right glove is a mark, now indecipherable except for the 'patent' and what appears to be a crowned shield with coat of arms supported by a lion and a unicorn., England, ca. 1820, costume & accessories, Woman's gloves