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Pair of women's gloves
French
second quarter of 19th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Kid leather embroidered with silk and gold metallic yarns
Dimensions
Overall: 28.5 x 15 cm (11 1/4 x 5 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Philip Lehman in memory of his wife Carrie L. Lehman
Accession Number38.1240a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPair of women's gloves, possibly made for the Empress Eugenie. White leather, embroidered on back of hand and on gauntlets with tarnished metal thread, and red silk. An "N" surmounted by an imperial crown on each gauntlet. Tassels of red and white silk at each wrist. Collection Achille Jubinal No. 28.