GLOVES

Date1950s

Dimensions23 x 10.5 cm (9 1/16 x 4 1/8 in.)

Object numberHF.2018.2.4a-b

DescriptionA pair of grey kid leather gloves. On the back of each wrist are three columns of small holes through which is woven two leather straps to create a decorative element. The bottom of each glove has a stiff cuff which is slightly flared. The thumbs are folded in on the center palm. The interior of the left glove (.a) has “Made In / Czechoslovakia / Real Kid” stamped in black on the back of the wrist with “215” positioned perpendicular, and “215 / 043279” within the thumb. The interior of the right glove (.b) have “7 ½” within a lined boarder on the palm side, and “043279” stamped on the back of the wrist.

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