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Wedding gloves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long white gloves, made of fabric, possibly satin or silk. Two gloves, one on the left with no fastenings, and one on the right with four small buttons and ties. The right glove has a slight discoloration on the fingers. Both gloves have a seam on the sides and a seam between the fingers. The gloves extend to just below the elbow, with the fingers pointing upwards. A light gray background. Wedding gloves by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1887
Medium
leather, pearl
Culture
American
Dimensions
410 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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