Ladies white kid leather gloves
Pair of ladies white kid 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. Gloves began to be less popular as a
result of WWI and WWII, when they were seen as an unnecessary
luxury. In the 1950s, they were again embraced as a feminine
accessory, only for trends to again sway to their diminshing
popularity.
Nowadays, gloves are uncommon 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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East Ayrshire Council
