2007.10 to 2008.2.3

Accession No. 2007.10. +A

A pair of men’s white glacé leather formal daywear gloves with Brosser outseam stitching, probably made in England in the early 20th Century.

It was customary for gentlemen to wear or carry gloves when attending social, business and important occasions.

Donated by Past Master Brian Wicks in June 2007

Accession No. 2007.11. +A

A pair of ladies’ leather gloves, white with all-over grey printed pattern, made with Brosser outseam stitching, in France in the early 20th Century, for big occasions.

The gloves and accompanying purse and earrings were probably made for and belonged to Mistinguett, the legendary French Cabaret Artist, star of the Folies Bergére, Casino de Paris and many films from 1900 to the mid 1930’s.

Purchased from Christie’s at auction by the Trustees.

Accession No. 2007.12. +A

A pair of men’s brown leather gloves with fine roundseam handsewn stitching, dated from 1660 to 1670, designed for fashion and status.

They have elongated exaggerated fingers and are adorned with couched gold threads, purl wire and wine coloured silk flowerheads, edged in gold fringes.

Acquired by the trustees at a Kerry Taylor Auction

Accession No. 2007.13.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ glacé leather elegant daywear gloves, black with cream and tan contrast cuff, whipstitch stitching, made in England in the mid 1950’s.

Madame Crystal was the name used by Mrs Tugendhat who came to England as a refugee from Nazi Germany or Austria in the late 1930’s and established herself in London as designer and manufacturer of elegant fashion accessories, particularly gloves. These were sold by top London fashion stores to customers including society ladies, leaders of fashion and film stars.

Donated by Madame Crystal herself. Returned in 2007 from the Museum of London.

Accession No. 2007.13.2.

A black necktie in glacé leather with cream/tan contrast edges to match the gloves in catalogue 2007.13.1.

Madame Crystal was the name used by Mrs Tugendhat who came to England as a refugee from Nazi Germany or Austria in the late 1930’s and established herself in London as designer and manufacturer of elegant fashion accessories, particularly gloves. These were sold by top London fashion stores to customers including society ladies, leaders of fashion and film stars.

Donated by Madame Crystal herself. Returned in 2007 from the Museum of London.

Accession No. 2007.14.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ elegant daywear gloves with black palm and pink back made in England in glacé leather with whipstitch stitching.


Madame Crystal was the name used by Mrs Tugendhat who came to England as a refugee from Nazi Germany or Austria in the late 1930’s and established herself in London as designer and manufacturer of elegant fashion accessories, particularly gloves. These were sold by top London fashion stores to customers including society ladies, leaders of fashion and film stars.

Donated by Madame Crystal herself. Returned in 2007 from the Museum of London.

Accession No. 2007.14.2. +A

An elegant daywear flower, black and pink, made in England in glacé leather with whipstitch stitching, to match the gloves in catalogue 2007.14.1.

Madame Crystal was the name used by Mrs Tugendhat who came to England as a refugee from Nazi Germany or Austria in the late 1930’s and established herself in London as designer and manufacturer of elegant fashion accessories, particularly gloves. These were sold by top London fashion stores to customers including society ladies, leaders of fashion and film stars.

Donated by Madame Crystal herself. Returned in 2007 from the Museum of London.

Accession No. 2007.15. +A

An elegant daywear pair of ladies’ gloves with black palm and first finger and back of three fingers in tan, made in England in the 1950’s in glacé leather with whipstitch stitching, the contrast in colour giving a geometric appearance.

Madame Crystal was the name used by Mrs Tugendhat who came to England as a refugee from Nazi Germany or Austria in the late 1930’s and established herself in London as designer and manufacturer of elegant fashion accessories, particularly gloves. These were sold by top London fashion stores to customers including society ladies, leaders of fashion and film stars.

Donated by Madame Crystal herself. Returned in 2007 from the Museum of London.

Accession No. 2007.16. +A

An elegant white daywear pair of ladies’gloves with red/navy thumb, welt and forchettes, made in England in the 1950’s in glacé leather with whipstitch stitching, 2.5 B L and colour contrasted points.

Madame Crystal was the name used by Mrs Tugendhat who came to England as a refugee from Nazi Germany or Austria in the late 1930’s and established herself in London as designer and manufacturer of elegant fashion accessories, particularly gloves. These were sold by top London fashion stores to customers including society ladies, leaders of fashion and film stars.

Donated by Madame Crystal herself. Returned in 2007 from the Museum of London.

Accession No. 2007.17. +A

An elegant white daywear pair of ladies’gloves with red thumb made in England in the 1950’s in glacé leather with handsewn stabstitch, called ‘cockfight’ with the spur-shaped thumb V point.

Madame Crystal was the name used by Mrs Tugendhat who came to England as a refugee from Nazi Germany or Austria in the late 1930’s and established herself in London as designer and manufacturer of elegant fashion accessories, particularly gloves. These were sold by top London fashion stores to customers including society ladies, leaders of fashion and film stars.

Donated by Madame Crystal herself. Returned in 2007 from the Museum of London.

Accession No. 2007.18. +A

A pair of ladies’ lilac Bri-Nylon summer gloves made in England in 1950-1960, chainstitched, for celebrations and festivities. Long elasticated lightweight ruched gloves.

Generally a very popular style and colour. The 2 button mousquetaire opening is an unusual feature.

Donated by Rosemary Sweet.

Accession No. 2007.19.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ white evening/wedding gloves made in England 1970/1980, made of 79% polyamide and 21% viscose lace with inseam chainstitch.

Lace edged mitten, 10 B L for summer occasions –garden parties, Eastertime
and for weddings, especially for bridesmaids.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd., Royal Warrant holders; returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.19.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ black lace evening/wedding gloves made in England 1970/1980, with inseam chainstitch, lace edged.

3.5 B L, for summer occasions – for weddings, especially for bridesmaids, garden parties, also Eastertime

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd., Royal Warrant holders; returned by Museum of London in 2007

Accession No. 2007.19.3. +A

A pair of ladies’ cream lace evening/wedding gloves made in England 1970/1980, with inseam chainstitch, lace edged frill, shortie.

For summer occasions – especially for bridesmaids, weddings, garden parties, also Eastertime

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd., Royal Warrant holders; returned by Museum of London in 2007

2007.19.4. +A

A pair of ladies’ black lace evening/wedding gloves made in England 1970/1980, with inseam chainstitch, lace edged shortie mitten.

For summer occasions – especially for bridesmaids, weddings, garden parties, also Eastertime


Donated by Cornelia James Ltd., Royal Warrant holders; returned by Museum of London in 2007

Accession No. 2007.19.5. +A

A pair of ladies’ black lace evening/wedding gloves made in England 1970/1980, with inseam chainstitch, lace edged shortie mitten.

For summer occasions – especially for bridesmaids, weddings, garden parties, also Eastertime

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd., Royal Warrant holders; returned by Museum of London in 2007

Accession No. 2007.20.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ ivory daywear gloves of double shrunk 100% cotton sueded simplex, handsewn in England in 1950-1980, with turnback cuff.

Classic and elegant top of the range daywear made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.20.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ navy daywear gloves of double shrunk 100% cotton sueded simplex, handsewn in England in 1950-1980, shortie.

Classic and elegant top of the range daywear made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.20.3. +A

A pair of ladies’ biscuit daywear gloves of double shrunk 100% cotton sueded simplex, with inseam chainstitch, with leather fourchettes and welts, made in England in 1950-1980, .

Classic and elegant top of the range daywear made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James. The two long side points and the double side vents give a slimming and sporty look.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.20.4. +A

A pair of ladies’ burgundy daywear gloves of double shrunk 100% cotton sueded simplex, with inseam chainstitch, with leather forchettes, made in England in 1950-1980.

Classic and elegant top of the range daywear made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James; 3 B L.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.20.5. +A

A pair of ladies’ tan daywear gloves of double shrunk 100% cotton sueded simplex, with handstitching, made in England in 1950-1980.

Classic and elegant top of the range daywear made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James; 3 B L.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.20.6. +A

A pair of ladies’ navy daywear gloves of double shrunk 100% cotton sueded simplex, with handstitching, made in England in 1950-1980.

Classic and elegant top of the range daywear made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James. The long side points and side vents give a slimming look. 4.5 B L.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.20.7. +A

A pair of ladies’ ivory daywear gloves of double shrunk 100% cotton sueded simplex, with inseam chainstitch, with leather forchettes. Made in England in 1950-1980.

Classic and elegant top of the range daywear made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James. 5 B L.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.21.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ black mainly formal gloves in Bry-Nylon simplex, handsewn. Made in England in 1950-1980.

For weddings, evening functions, Ascot, etc. 9 B L. Made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.21.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ pink mainly formal gloves in Bry-Nylon simplex, inseam chainstitch. Made in England in 1950-1980. Very pretty small appliquéd flowers of the same material on the shaped top of the glove.

For weddings, evening functions, Ascot, etc. 5 B L. Made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.21.3. +A

A pair of ladies’ grey, formal gloves in Bry-Nylon simplex, inseam chainstitch. Made in England in 1950-1980. Interesting ruching gathered into a neat loop at the shaped top of the glove.

For weddings, evening functions, Ascot, etc. 5 B L. Made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.21.4. +A

A pair of ladies’ cream, mainly formal gloves in Bry-Nylon simplex, inseam chainstitch. Made in England in 1950-1980. Single motif consisting of a small diamanté and delicate round and elongated pearls centrally situated on the back of the glove. 7 B L.

For weddings, evening functions, etc. Made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.21.5. +A

A pair of ladies’ navy, mainly formal gloves in Bry-Nylon simplex, inseam chainstitch. Made in England in 1950-1980. 2.5 inches of side ruching forming a shaped top.

For weddings, Ascot, evening functions, etc. Made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.21.6. +A

A pair of ladies’ red, mainly formal gloves in Bry-Nylon simplex, inseam chainstitch. Made in England in 1950-1980. 2.5 inches of side ruching forming a shaped top.

For weddings, Ascot, evening functions, etc. 9 B L. Made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.21.7. +A

A pair of ladies’ white, mainly formal gloves in Bry-Nylon simplex, inseam chainstitch. Made in England in 1950-1980. 9 B L.

For weddings, evening functions, Ascot, etc. Made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.21.8. +A

A pair of ladies’ white, mainly formal gloves in Bry-Nylon simplex, inseam chainstitch. Made in England in 1950-1980. 3 Button Mousquetaire opening. Three points. 14 B L.

For weddings, evening functions, Ascot, etc. Made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.21.9. +A

A pair of ladies’ apricot, mainly formal gloves in Bry-Nylon simplex, inseam chainstitch. Made in England in 1950-1980. 15 B L. 3 Button Mousquetaire opening. 5 small appliquéd flowers of the same material, each attached by four shiny beads in the centre.

For weddings, evening functions, etc. Made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No.2007.21.10. +A

A pair of ladies’ white, mainly formal gloves in Bry-Nylon simplex, inseam chainstitch. Made in England in 1950-1980. 17 B L. 3 Button Mousquetaire opening. One inch ruching at top on both sides.

For weddings, evening functions, Ascot, etc. Made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.22.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ silver, evening cocktail gloves in 61% rayon, 13% nylon, 26% luminex jersey. Inseam chainstitch. Made in England in 1960-1980.

A shortie glove with palm vent. Metallic yarns became freely available during the late 1960’ and were very fashionable for all types of clothing and accessories.

Made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James for evening and cocktail wear, etc.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.22.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ gold, evening cocktail gloves in 61% rayon, 13% nylon, 26% luminex jersey. Inseam chainstitch. Made in England in 1960-1980.

8 B L. 2.5 inch of side ruching forming a shaped top. Metallic yarns became freely available during the late 1960’ and were very fashionable for all types of clothing and accessories.

Made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James for evening and cocktail wear, etc.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.22.3. +A

A pair of ladies’ gold, evening cocktail gloves in 61% rayon, 13% nylon, 26% luminex jersey. Inseam chainstitch. Made in England in 1960-1980.

9 B L. Metallic yarns became freely available during the late 1960’ and were very fashionable for all types of clothing and accessories.

Made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James for evening and cocktail wear, etc.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.22.4. +A

A pair of ladies’ silver, evening cocktail gloves in 61% rayon, 13% nylon, 26% luminex jersey. Inseam chainstitch. Made in England in 1960-1980.

15 B L. 3 Button Mousquetaire opening. Metallic yarns became freely available during the late 1960’ and were very fashionable for all types of clothing and accessories.

Made by Royal Warrant holder Cornelia James for evening and cocktail wear, etc.

Donated by Cornelia James Ltd. Returned by Museum of London in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.23. +A

A pair of ladies’ light tan leather motoring gloves and gauntlets fastened with patent clips, dated 1902 – 1910, with fine Brosser outseam stitching.

The 8 inch stiffened golden brown gauntlets are covered with handpainted silk satin, together with Dents’ spring loaded clips and are a highly unusual feature.

Donated by Liveryman Douglas Sweet, purchased from Kerry Taylor auctions in association with Sotherby’s

Accession No. 2007.24. +A

A pair of ladies’ black brush dyed suede leather cocktail and party gloves with Brosser inseam stitching. Made in the 1950’s/60’s.

6 B L. These gloves are cheerfully decorated with three bouquets of forget-me-knot and with randomly scattered metal leaves.

Donated by Liveryman Marion Kite.

Accession No. 2007.27

A ladies’ cream silk knitted right hand single mitten, 1905/10, 38 cms (15 inches) long, with an intertwining ribbon pattern.

Made by W. Ball and Son, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Past Master John Wood was chairman of the Company and the glove was donated by him to the Glovers Company in 1960, subsequently on loan to the Museum of London and returned to the Trust in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.28.

A childs’ pink silk knitted right hand single mitten, 1925/30, 20 cms (8 inches) long.

Made by W. Ball and Son, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Past Master John Wood was chairman of the Company and the mitten was donated by him to the Glovers Company in 1960, subsequently on loan to the Museum of London and returned to the Trust in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.29.

A gold silk knitted right hand single mitten, mid/late Victorian, 18 cms
(7 inches) long.

Made by W. Ball and Son, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Past Master John Wood was chairman of the Company and the mitten was donated by him to the Glovers Company in 1960, subsequently on loan to the Museum of London and returned to the Trust in 2007.

Accession No. 2007.30.

A ladies’ silk knitted left hand single mitten, circa 1880, 35 cms (14 inches) long. White originally now faded to beige.

On the palm side, between wrist and top, there is a heavily hand-embroidered area of diagonal lines and swirls and a double band of embroidered hearts. On the back there is an additional area of the line and swirl pattern.

Made by W. Ball and Son, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Past Master John Wood was chairman of the Company and the mitten was donated by him to the Glovers Company in 1960, subsequently on loan to the Museum of London and returned to the Trust in 2007.

Accession No. 2008.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ black gloves of the early 21st Century, made in England.

A pair of out and out fun gloves, suitable for parties, which show what can be done with imagination.

Donated by Liz Wood, wife of Past Master John Wood.

Accession No. 2008.2.1. +A

A pair of ladies’ leather gloves with black suede palm and gold glacé leather back with inseam Brosser stitching made in the 1950’s for special events.

Belonging to Doreen Dawne, Miss Great Britain 1952.

Donated by Linda Daniel.

Accession No.2008.2.2. +A

A pair of ladies’ white leather glacé gloves with inseam Brosser stitching made in the 1950’s for day wear. Four parallel rows of punched holes in pairs which are zig-zag stitched to give a raised effect on the back of the glove starting from the tip of each finger.

Belonging to Doreen Dawne, Miss Great Britain 1952.

Donated by Linda Daniel.

Accession No. 2008.2.3. +A

A pair of ladies’ white leather glacé gloves with full pique stitching made in the 1950’s for day wear. 4 B L with seven pairs of small punched-out and oversewn leaves on a long curved sprig on the back of the glove.

Belonging to Doreen Dawne, Miss Great Britain 1952.

Donated by Linda Daniel.