Beige leather gloves
Pair of ladies beige fine leather gloves, worn around the 1930s.
Leather gloves have been worn by people for thousands of years, as
they allow for a comfortable fit and good grip for the wearer.
Since the 14th century, gloves have been a popular fashion choice
for all genders, but particularly for women. In the Victorian and
Edwardian era, the material and fit of gloves denote social status
in the public realm, and they became important objects that hinted
towards the wearer's wealth. In the 1930s, when this object was
likely made and worn, they were beginning to decrease in popularity
due to changing trends.
Nowadays, however, they are less common for everyday wear, and
people only tend to wear gloves in cold weather rather than all
year round as a fashion accessory.
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RI_DC_0004562
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East Ayrshire Council
