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1941

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Gloves (Italy)

This is a Gloves. It is dated 1600–1650 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is label: cut, sewn and embroidered leather gloves; silk satin gauntlets embroidered with metallic yarns; woven metallic fringe. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 36.2 x 22.2 cm (14 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.) each

It is inscribed

Stamped on lining: Collezione Simonetta Roma

Cite this object as

Gloves (Italy); label: cut, sewn and embroidered leather gloves; silk satin gauntlets embroidered with metallic yarns; woven metallic fringe; H x W: 36.2 x 22.2 cm (14 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.) each; Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1941-86-1-a,b

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