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Gloves (Woman's gloves)
1880-1889
Description
A pair of ivory woman's gloves, made of kid leather. These are elbow length and fasten with three mother of pearl buttons. The button plackets are reinforced with linen. The interiors of the gloves are stamped with makers marks: B is stamped "Jouvin & Cie, Medaille d'or 1849/1867" and A is stamped "Manufactured for Homer le Boutillier & Co., Philadelphia." These marks indicate that the gloves were manufactured in France for export to Homer le Boutillier & Co, a Philadelphia dry goods store.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Paris; France; Europe
Materials
- Leather (kid)
- Linen
Museum Object Number
2001.0037.012 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Patricia Newbold Forbes Dempsey
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Object Number
2001.0037.012 A, B
Object Name
Gloves (Woman's gloves)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Paris; France; Europe
Date
1880-1889
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Interior of left glove (01.31.12 B)
Inscription: "Jouvin & Cie, Medaille d'or 1849/1867"
Type: Label
Location: Interior of right glove (01.37.12 A)
Inscription: "Manufactured for Homer le Boutillier & Co., Philadelphia," "30.'
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Leather (kid)
- Linen
Dimensions (inches)
14.173 (H) x 2.756 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
36 (H) x 7 (W)
Measurement Notes
-Leah Giles, 05/11/2010