Words seem quite inadequate to describe the wonderful embroidered gloves in the collection of the Worshipful Glovers. It is truly a stunning collection and
you must click here to visit and see with your own eyes all the examples. You will need to then click on Glove Collections on the menu on the left hand side of the page.
Often made as special gifts - sometimes for the New Year, they would also have been perfumed. William Shakespeare's father, John, was a glover, but it is likely he would have specialised in the leather of the gloves and not the embroidery. This pelican in her piety suggests the gloves were intended for a religious or responsible governor.
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Oh. My. Word. Those are magnificent! I just spent entirely too much time looking at all the collections. I am in awe of the workmanship. I've made and embroidered kid leather gloves and even the simplest pair is NOT easy.
ReplyDeleteOH my, they are so stunning! I cannot believe how special it would feel to wear something so incredibably beautiful.
ReplyDeleteC'est magnifique!
ReplyDeleteOh these gloves are to die for!! They are simply magnificent. If I were able to see these in person I think I would have to take days to study them all.
ReplyDeletei miss women wearing hats and now gloves. we should start this tradition again especially if we could wear ones like this. oh so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI would love to actually see these in person too - just gorgeous!
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