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Mrs. Campbell's Elbow Length Kid Gloves

Mrs. Campbell's Elbow Length Kid Gloves - Glove, Evening
Accession #: 1824.5
Title: Mrs. Campbell's Elbow Length Kid Gloves
Object Type: Glove, Evening
Participants:
Physical Description: Woman's elbow length white kid gloves with wrist slit with three buttonholes bound with white leather, buff colored stitching, and plain shell buttons.
Description: As a married woman of means, Grace Campbell's lifestyle and her clothing showcased her husband's wealth. Accessories, such as gloves, were no exception; their design, material and fit hinted at a woman's status, and the best were custom-made, sized to the circumference of the woman's palm. Modesty was important, and women wore tight-fitting gloves everywhere. During the day, long sleeves overlapped gloves of mid-forearm length in soft kid leather or cotton lisle. For evening events, silk or kid over-the-elbow gloves with 12 to 20 buttons allowed a woman to remain covered while wearing short-sleeved evening dresses. Grace Campbell wore these long, kid gloves for such occasions.
Category: Campbell Collection
Subjects/Topics/Concepts:
Women (Women); Clothing (Personal Artifact)
Geographical Reference: Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane)
Dimensions:
Object L x W 18 x 3 3/4"
Materials/Techniques:
leather (Material)
shell (animal material) (Material)
Marks/Inscription:
62
Related Exhibits:
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. W. C. Howe, 1961

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