Cream colored satin embroidered with gold thread and spangles. Peacock feathers worked on back of each glove with band around each wrist of neutral blue satin cut out, appliquéd, and embroidered with gold thread. Small feathers and foliage embroidered with gold on cuffs with remains of silk ribbons drawn through cuffs. Coll. Achille Jubinal No. 14 "Paire gants empire satin blanc brodes et paillettes".
Provenance
Carrie Lauer Lehman (d. 1937), New York; to her husband, Philip Lehman (b. 1861 - d. 1947), New York; 1938, gift of Philip Lehman to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 21, 1938)
Credit Line
Gift of Philip Lehman in memory of his wife Carrie L. Lehman
Pair of women's gloves
French, early 19th century
France
Dimensions
47.3 x 12.7 cm (18 5/8 x 5 in.)
Medium or Technique
Silk satin embroidered with gold metallic yarns and spangles
