2001.7.1 to 2003.9.

Accession No. 2001.7.1 +A

A pair of ladies’ tan leather daywear gloves of the 1940’s, made in the UK with full pique stitching and Cornely embroidery on small and ring fingers.
Post World War 2 utility marked gloves, surprisingly decorative for what was generally a basic functional glove. The heavier type of leather (East Indian) and the styling would indicate country wear.

Acquired at an antique fair and donated by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2001.7.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ black brush dyed suede leather very elegant formal evening gloves, made in France in 1930’s to 1940’s with fine Brosser inseam stitching.

7 BL, cross banded three lined glacé leather inserts

Acquired in an antique fair and donated by Marion Kite.

Accession No.2001.7.3. +A

A pair of ladies light green fingerless mittens, suede leather with Brosser fine outseam stitching, made in France in the early 1900’s.
13 BL mittens of exceptionally fine leather, all over punched work pattern palm and back. Delicate scalloping at elbow, finger and thumb end.

Acquired at an antique fair and donated by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2001.8.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ biscuit coloured fine suede leather evening gloves, possibly theatrical, made in France in the late 1940’s/early 1950’s, with fine Brosser outseam stitching.
Made by Fownes of Worcester in their French factory in Grenoble, 18 BL, mousquetaire, with lavish cuffs embroidered with gilt bugle beads.

Donated by Craig Bailey

Accession No. 2001.8.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ biscuit coloured fine suede leather evening gloves, possibly theatrical, made in France in the late 1940’s/early 1950’s, with fine Brosser outseam stitching.
Made by Fownes of Worcester in their French factory in Grenoble, 18 BL, mousquetaire, with lavish cuffs embroidered with gilt bugle beads.

Donated by Craig Bailey

Accession No. 2001.8.3. +A

A pair of ladies’ biscuit coloured fine suede leather evening gloves, possibly theatrical, made in France in the late 1940’s/early 1950’s, with fine Brosser outseam stitching.
Made by Fownes of Worcester in their French factory in Grenoble, 18 BL, mousquetaire, with lavish cuffs embroidered with gilt bugle beads.

Donated by Craig Bailey

Accession No. 2001.8.4. +A

A pair of ladies’ cream mushroom coloured fine suede leather evening gloves, possibly theatrical, made in France in the late 1940’s/early 1950’s, with fine Brosser outseam stitching.
Made by Fownes of Worcester in their French factory in Grenoble, 6 BL, 3 double points. A classic glove, very well made. With quirks.

Donated by Craig Bailey

Accession No.2001.8.5. +A

A pair of ladies’ brush dyed brown fine suede leather daywear, made in France in the late 1940’s/early 1950’s, with fine Brosser inseam stitching, and two leaf appliqué embroidery. The glove has a curved ruched cuff.
Made by Fownes of Worcester in their French factory in Grenoble and still has the manufacturer’s original price ticket of 33 shillings and two pence per pair.

Donated by Craig Bailey

Accession No.2001.8.6. +A

A pair of ladies’ brush dyed brown fine suede leather daywear, made in France in the late 1940’s/early 1950’s, with fine Brosser inseam stitching, and double ruched cuff.
Made by Fownes of Worcester in their French factory in Grenoble and still has the manufacturer’s original price ticket of 33shillings and 3 pence per pair.

Donated by Craig Bailey

Accession No. 2001.8.7. +A

A pair of ladies’ brush dyed fine suede leather daywear, made in France in the late 1940’s/early 1950’s, with fine Brosser inseam stitching.
Elegant classic gloves, with quirks, well made by Fownes of Worcester in their French factory in Grenoble.

Donated by Craig Bailey

Accession No. 2002.1.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ pink leather imitation peccary day gloves, 1950s, with half pique stitching a scalloped cuff and point trim and perforation pattern at the wrist. Quite a pretty glove showing the beginning of a reintroduction of design by British manufacturers. Retail price 14/11.(14 shillings and 11 pence)

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite

Accession No. 2002.1.2. +A

Ladies’ white leather day gloves, 1960’s, with inseam brosser stitching and cornely embroidery with perforations, quirks with inseam brosser. The gloves show the exquisite workmanship and design of the Miloré brand, slanted scalloped cuff, simple but elegant curve of embroidery balancing it.

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite

Accession No. 2002.1.3. +A

Ladies’ cream leather day gloves, 1930’s, with full pique stitching and grid pattern decoration on flared cuff. Run off the mill 1930’s flared cuff style.

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite

Accession No. 2002.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ green leather daywear, made in UK in1960’s, fine brosser inseam stitching, perforation on back of fingers, keyhole back and press stud. Typical of the popular fashion style inspired by such designers as Mary Quant and Courréges.

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2002.3.

A doll’s cream leather glove, probably mid 19th century, handsewn. The glove could possibly been an apprentice piece.

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite

Accession No. 2002.4. +A

A pair of ladies’ white fabric daywear made in Western Germany in the 1950’s with inseam stitching, with tiny pearls on turned back scalloped wrist. Typical of it’s period for design and the materials used, i.e. good cotton and probably Milanese.

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2002.5.1. +A

Ladies’ yellow doeskin leather gloves, made in UK in 1930’s, with outseam PXM stitching, an elasticated wrist and centre gusset. Typical 1930’s gloves, the gusset enables them to be worn over the tighter sleeves and the elastic to hold the gloves at the wrist. Three 3 needle points..

Donated in 2002 by Mrs Margaret Howarth, wife of past master Alan Howarth

Accession No. 2002.5.2. +A

Ladies’ yellow doeskin leather day gloves, made in UK in 1930’s, with outseam full pique stitching. Typical 1930’s gloves with a gusset enabling them to be worn over the tighter sleeve and elastic to hold them in at the wrist. Three 4 needle points.

Donated in 2002 by Mrs Margaret Howarth, wife of past master Alan Howarth.

Accession No. 2002.5.3. +A

Ladies’ black fabric daywear, made in UK in 1950’s, with outseam brosser stitching and beaded decoration on the back. Outseam brosser cotton simplex gloves were very fashonable in the 1950’s as was the appliqued imitation beading on the back.

Donated in 2002 by Mrs Margaret Howarth, wife of past master Alan Howarth.

Accession No. 2002.6. +A

A pair of men’s white doeskin leather gloves for formal wear, probably early 1950’s, with outseam PXM stitching and beautifully stitched buttonhole.

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2002.7.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ brush dyed brown leather suede day gloves, made in France in 1930’s, with fine outseam brosser stitching and scalloped top.

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2002.7.2. +A

A ladies’ pair of brush dyed royal blueleather suede day gloves, made in France in 1930’s, with fine outseam brosser stitching and scalloped top.

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2002.7.3. +A

A ladies’ pair of hogskin peccary leather daywear, 1930’s, handsewn with side gusset and flared acorn tassels. An interesting 1930’s glove with a country look; also quite sporty. A contrast tan welt.

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2002.7.4. +A

A pair of ladies’ brush dyed navy blue leather suede day gloves made in France in the 1940’s, with outseam pique stitching, scalloped top and elastic rucked sides. Beautifully made and very elegant.

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2002.8. +A

A ladies’ pair of light blue leather day gloves, made by Morleys, Worcester in the UK in the 1940’s, with outseam full pique stitching, an interesting cuff with thonged interwoven strips with side opening welt. Bearing the Utility Mark, interesting in itself but even more so because the glove is really quite a fancy style which is unusual for utility gloves.

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2002.9.1. +A

Ladies’ cream hogskin leather gloves, made in UK in 1950’s or 1960’s, handsewn, a very classic typical glove of the 1960’s.

Donated in 2002 by Douglas Sweet.

Accession No. 2002.9.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ tan leather day gloves, made in the UK in the 1950’s, handsewn. The gloves were made by Webbs of Hertford and stamped ‘Antello’which could possibly mean that the leather is antelope. The leather is a buffed grain. Webbs were leatherdressers as well as glove manufacturers.

Donated in 2002 by Douglas Sweet.

Accession No. 2002.10.1. +A

Ladies brown fur back and leather palm gloves, made by Morleys (an important glove manufacturer at the time) in the UK in 1930’s to 1950’s, with palm full pique stitching and elasticated wrist. Typical of country wear and general cold weather wear from the 1930’s onwards. There was a large demand for this type of glove and many specialists making them, some in London.

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2002.10.2. +A

Ladies’ white leather day gloves, made in Spain in 1940’s – 1950’s, with brosser stitching.

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2002.11. +A

Men’s cream leather day gloves dated from 1912 onwards, with fine brosser outseam stitching, brosser points and pearl button. Typical menswear glove at the time from Austin Reed of London. Price label inside glove three shillings and sixpence.

Donated in 2002 by Past Master Barry Reed of Austin Reed Ltd.

Accession No. 2002.12. +A

A pair of ladies’ cream leather evening wear with brosser inseam stitching, made in France in 1980 by Miloré and of exceptional quality. Worn by Mrs Mike Reed during her husband’s Mastership of the Glovers Company 1980 – 1981.

Donated by Past Master Barry Reed in 2002

Accession No. 2002.13. +A

A pair of ladies’ black leather suede day gloves, made in France in 1950’s, with full pique stitching and example of early use of stuck linings.

Sold by ‘Maison de Bonnetiere, Amsterdam and Den Hag Hofleverancier (supplier to the Court) to Marion Kite on ‘Queens Day Festival’ in Amsterdam at a giant boot sale, who donated the gloves in 2002.

Accession No. 2002.14.1. +A

Ladies’ yellow, very fine leather suede evening gloves, Edwardian, with fine brosser outseam stitching. Probably made in France, from two skins inverted ‘V’ join. Very long (19/20) button length, no quirks, the thumb is not Boulton but a small quirk type insert at top of opening. Made especially for Russell and Allen, Bond Street, London.

Donated by Marion Kite in 2002

Accession No. 2002.14.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ light brown leather day gloves, made in Czechoslavakia in 1930’s, with outseam stitching and flared cuff. The gloves indicate that Czech production manufacture was well advanced in the 1930’s, with machined points and cuff detail.
The leather is much firmer than kid (possibly semi blocked out) and without the fine and delicate finishing of French gloves.

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2002.15. +A

A pair of ladies cream leather day gloves, plus three identical pairs dated 1920’s – 1930’s with outseam prixseam stitching, special buttons, but while styling is that of a man’s glove, the unusual point detail and small size (seven and a quarter) indicates that the gloves were for ladies.
Made for Edouard and Butler, New Bond Street, London
The three additional pairs were returned to the Company by the Museum of London in 2002 along with items 63 and 64, having been overlooked on the original transfer.
The donor is not known

Accession No. 2002.16. +A

A pair of ladies’ cream leather suede Edwardian day gloves with outseam full pique, unusual thumb opening at top and bottom, and length of slit.

Donor unknown; the gloves were returned to the Company in 2002 having been mislaid by the Museum of London.

Accession No. 2002.17. +A

Ladies’ pair of cream leather with buffed grain Edwardian day gloves with full pique outseam stitching, scalloped pinked edge and unusual shape of thumb opening at top and bottom. Original elastic at wrist has been removed.

Donor unknown; the gloves with four other pairs were returned to the Company in 2002 having been mislaid by the Museum of London.

Accession No. 2002.18.1. +A

Ladies’ cream crochet cotton day gloves, made in Czechoslovakia probably in 1930’s – 1950’s. An attractive fun pair of crochet gloves with contrast stitching outlining the fingers and cuff, with a bow and bobbles.

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2002.18.2. +A

Ladies’ brown leather suede evening gloves made in France in 1950’s – 1960’s, with brosser inseam stitching, coloured diamante spangles. Elegant gloves made for Dior. 10 B. L. with a two button mousquetaire opening which suggest that they could have been for cocktail wear which was fashionable at the time.

Donated in 2002 by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2002.19. +A

A pair of men’s biscuit colour leather suede (gazelle) gloves, made in 1950’s – 1960’s, with outseam full pique stitching.

Donated by liveryman Bryan Green

Accession No. 2002.20.1. +A

Ladies’ dark brown leather day and driving gloves, 1960’s, with inseam brosser stitching, keyhole opening and press stud, knuckle perforations. The typical sporty look to match miniskirts and Mary Quant/early Courreges.

Donated by Sue J. Maudsley in 2002.

Accession No. 2002.20.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ cream leather day gloves, made in the UK in 1960’s with inseam brosser stitching. General shortie style of the time.

Donated by Sue. J. Maudsley in 2002.

Accession No. 2003.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ biscuit coloured leather suede day gloves made in France in 1950’s – 1960’s with full pique outseam stitching, flared cuff, palm fastened by strap and press stud. The style suggests 1930’s but as the gloves are marked washable and there are no quirks, only corners, they are almost certainly later. Made for Louvre, one of the big French stores.

Donated by Marion Kite in 2003.

Accession No. 2003.2. +A

A pair of child’s biscuit coloured leather suede day gloves, of late 19th – early 20th century, probably made in the UK, with Prixseam stitching , ‘v’ ended points and gold coloured buttons. The stitching is very rough and there is no give in the fingers; while the gloves suggest the following of adult fashion, they must have been very difficult for a child to put on let alone wear.

Donor not known. The gloves were returned to the Company in 2002 having been mislaid by the London Museum.

Accession No. 2003.3.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ white leather hogskin driving or day gloves, handsewn, made in France in 1960’s – 1970’s, points on palm fingers for grip on steering wheel, knuckle holes, back slit, back vent, button hole and button. Style indicative of the clean sporty look; Hermes being a luxury accessory brand of scarves, gloves etc.

Donated in 2003 by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2003.3.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ light cream leather glace day gloves from France in the 1960’s – 1970’s, with brosser inseam stitching and embroidered leaves with tiny opalescent sequins; a neat shortie with button and loop fastening. The touch of stylish yet understated embroidery is typical of the craftsmanship and flair of French accessory design at the time.

Donated in 2003 by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2003.3.3. +A

Ladies’ cream very fine leather glace classical shortie day gloves, made in France 1960’s – 1970’s, with brosser inseam stitching, with quirks. A touch of cornely embroidery on the wrist with handstitched beaded diamantes. Stamped inside ‘Alexandrine’, a luxury glove shop in the Rue St. Honoré, Paris,

Donated in 2003 by Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2003.3.4. +A

A pair of ladies’ neat shortie cream leather glacé day gloves made in France in 1960’s – 1970’s, with brosser inseam stitching, long back slit scalloped to give an openwork effect. No quirks. A ‘washable’ label and size sticker inserted would indicate that the gloves were for the store trade.

Donated in 2003 by Marion Kite

Accession No. 2003.4. +A

Ladies’ black evening wear of knitted synthetic (rayon?) with elastane/lurex, with inseam chainstitch made by Pinkham in England in the 1960’s. Typical of British manufacture of fabric gloves 1950’s – 1970’s. Pinkhams were the top british fabric trademark (with Taylors of Taunton).

Donated in 2003 by Douglas Sweet.

Accession No. 2003.5.1. & 5.2. +A

Two pairs of ladies’ cold-weather day gloves, with biscuit colour leather palm and black fur back, made in the 1940’s. These gloves were manufactured in large quantities and were almost an industry of their own, often made by, or as an offshoot of, the fur industry. There were several large manufacturers in London. The leather palms were frequently imitation peccary. 72 + A (ii) is a more fashionable version with chinchilla rex fur all the way round the cuff, and fur lined up to the fingers, and a plain East Indian leather palm and probably made for the better class department stores. Donated in 2003 by Mrs Nora Fisher.

Accession No. 2003.6. +A

A pair of ladies’ black fine mesh, probably silk eveningwear mittens of the late 19th century with handstitched seams and embroidered wreath of metallic and silk threads and coloured stones.

Donated in 2003 by Douglas Sweet

Accession No. 2003.7. +A

Ladies’ pair of cream leather glace kid day gloves, made in France in 1908 - 1912, stamped Meissonier and London Glove Co.,with fine brosser outseam stitching, thre points, long palm vent, 3 pearl buttons , quirks, forchettes.

Donated by Mrs J. Fielder, the gloves belonged to her aunt, born 1888.

Accession No. 2003.8. +A

A pair of ladies’ beige cotton day gloves, made probably in Hong Kong in 1950’s, hand sewn with hand stitched floral embroidery on the one inch cuff and on the back. An early example of Far East imports which began to flood the markets after World War II and a good illustration of much handwork applied to a basic low priced article.

Donated in 2003 by Mrs N. Fisher via Marion Kite

Accession No. 2003.9. +A

A pair of ladies’ cream yellow leather glace daywear made in France in late Victorian/early Edwardian period with fine brosser stitching, three fancy points, four pearl buttons, with paler cream piping at the wrist opening, with silk lining stuck to the leather. Original paper insert marked ‘Systeme Jay’ and stamped with a patent number.

Donated in 2003 by Mrs Meg Minshull Fogg who found them in a Florida flea market.

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