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Background imageGloves Collection: ARTHUR ORTON (1834-1898). Also known as Thomas Castro

ARTHUR ORTON (1834-1898). Also known as Thomas Castro. English butcher and imposter; the so-called Tichborne Claimant. Caricature lithograph, 1871, by Ape (Carlo Pellegrini)

Background imageGloves Collection: Lady Outside Gucci Shop

Lady Outside Gucci Shop
A smartly-dressed lady in turban, pearls and gloves, leaves the Gucci shop in Bond Street to step into her waiting Rolls Royce parked outside

Background imageGloves Collection: SUGAR RAY ROBINSON (1921-1989). Robinson (right) during the seventh round of a fight

SUGAR RAY ROBINSON (1921-1989). Robinson (right) during the seventh round of a fight
SUGAR RAY ROBINSON (1921-1989). Walker Smith, Jr. Robinson (right) during the seventh round of a fight against Carmen Basilio, 1957

Background imageGloves Collection: 2nd Regiment of Life Guards

2nd Regiment of Life Guards
A group of 2nd Regiment of Life Guards, was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, part of the Household Cavalry. Date: 1894

Background imageGloves Collection: Silver Cross advertisement

Silver Cross advertisement
Advertisement for Silver Cross prams (or baby coaches), featuring an immaculately turned out young 1950s mother wearing an off the shoulder pink dress with pearls, heels and long yellow gloves

Background imageGloves Collection: Johnny Sullivan, the young middleweight boxer of Preston

Johnny Sullivan, the young middleweight boxer of Preston, Lancashire who is leaving soon to fight in America. September 1952

Background imageGloves Collection: Portrait of a Couple, c. 1622, by Frans Hals (c. 1582-1666)

Portrait of a Couple, c. 1622, by Frans Hals (c. 1582-1666)
Frans Hals (c. 1582-1666). Dutch painter. Portrait of a Couple, probably Isaac Abrahamsz Massa and Beatrix van der Laen, c. 1622. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Background imageGloves Collection: Poster advertising Linherr Vermouth

Poster advertising Linherr Vermouth, showing an elegant woman sipping from a glass. circa 1950s

Background imageGloves Collection: British Boxer Freddie Mills - signed postcard from 1941

British Boxer Freddie Mills - signed postcard from 1941
Frederick Percival ( Freddie ) Mills (1919-1965) - English boxer, and the world light heavyweight champion from 1948 to 1950

Background imageGloves Collection: WW2 recruitment poster, Join the Wrens

WW2 recruitment poster, Join the Wrens (Womens Royal Naval Service) and free a man for the Fleet. Printed for HMSO. Date: circa 1940

Background imageGloves Collection: LEEs SURRENDER 1865. Peace in Union

LEEs SURRENDER 1865. Peace in Union. The surrender of General Lee to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, 9 April 1865. Reproduction of a painting by Thomas Nast

Background imageGloves Collection: Woman with the Umbrella, 1900. Artist: Aristide Maillol

Woman with the Umbrella, 1900. Artist: Aristide Maillol
Woman with the Umbrella, 1900. Aristide Maillol was a French Catalan Art Nouveau and Nabi sculptor and painter. Museum d Orsay, Paris, France

Background imageGloves Collection: OLYMPICS: BOXING, 1924. The American Olympic Boxing team. Photograph, 1924

OLYMPICS: BOXING, 1924. The American Olympic Boxing team. Photograph, 1924

Background imageGloves Collection: Bystander cover 1929 - In Training - Boxing woman

Bystander cover 1929 - In Training - Boxing woman
A woman in a fetching sporty outfit of silky shorts and stockings takes out her frustrations on a punch bag dressed up as a man. Date: 1929

Background imageGloves Collection: Alice in Wonderland, Alice in the White Rabbits house

Alice in Wonderland, Alice in the White Rabbits house. Date: early 20th century

Background imageGloves Collection: Lady golfer looking down the fairway for her drive

Lady golfer looking down the fairway for her drive, which appears to have travelled a decent distance. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageGloves Collection: American boxer. Gene Tunney down for the famous long count in the championship bout with Dempsey at Soldier Field

American boxer. Gene Tunney down for the famous long count in the championship bout with Dempsey at Soldier Field
JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. Gene Tunney down for the famous long count in the championship bout with Dempsey at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, 22 September 1927

Background imageGloves Collection: Poster for Blackpool Ice Drome

Poster for Blackpool Ice Drome
A poster advertising the Ice Drome ice rink at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Background imageGloves Collection: Boxing for Ladies 1886

Boxing for Ladies 1886
The modern girl taught to prefer a bout with the gloves to a scratch with her finger nails

Background imageGloves Collection: U. S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps performing

U. S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps performing
February 27, 2007 - U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform during the Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona

Background imageGloves Collection: Silhouette of a doctor

Silhouette of a doctor who has interrupted his rounds for a glass of beer. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Background imageGloves Collection: Ride-a-cock-horse to Banbury Cross

Ride-a-cock-horse to Banbury Cross to see a fine lady ride on a white horse... 20th century

Background imageGloves Collection: BMW R1200RT Germany

BMW R1200RT Germany

Background imageGloves Collection: First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY)

First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY)
A woman cyclist first aid scout of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY), riding along in her distinctive uniform

Background imageGloves Collection: Joe Beckett, British heavyweight boxing champion

Joe Beckett, British heavyweight boxing champion
Joe Beckett (1892-1965), Heavyweight Boxing Champion of Great Britain, in action

Background imageGloves Collection: Victor Stiebel / Dress

Victor Stiebel / Dress
A design by Victor Stiebel: fine, crystal pleating is used for the full stiffened skirt of this printed paper shantung reception dress. The skirt has a ruffled organza petticoat

Background imageGloves Collection: Anna Karenina / Portrait

Anna Karenina / Portrait
Illustration of Leo Tolstoys fictional character Anna Karenina

Background imageGloves Collection: Lady Golfers Outfit

Lady Golfers Outfit
What every lady golfer should have worn in 1924: an outfit designed by Madeleine Vionnet

Background imageGloves Collection: Sport / Cricket / W G Grace

Sport / Cricket / W G Grace
W G Grace, ready to receive the ball

Background imageGloves Collection: Women outdoors 1881

Women outdoors 1881
Two women in walking dresses at the seaside. 1881

Background imageGloves Collection: Oscar Battling Nelson. Danish-American pugilist

Oscar Battling Nelson. Danish-American pugilist
BOXING: BAT NELSON, 1920. Oscar Battling Nelson. Danish-American pugilist. American lightweight champion for 1908-10, at practice in 1920

Background imageGloves Collection: GROVER CLEVELAND ALEXANDER (1887-1950)

GROVER CLEVELAND ALEXANDER (1887-1950). American baseball pitcher. Photographed while with the Philadelphia Phillies, early 20th century

Background imageGloves Collection: Boxing / Jack Broughton

Boxing / Jack Broughton
English boxer; third heavyweight champion of England (? - 1750); operated a boxing school and arena, London (1742-89); invented boxing rules and gloves

Background imageGloves Collection: Hetty King music hall male impersonator 1883-1972

Hetty King music hall male impersonator 1883-1972
Hetty (Hettie) King (Winifred Emms) immaculately dressed with bowler hat, cane and leather gloves. Suit with cut-away jacket, waistcoat with pocket watch and albert, pocket handkerchief

Background imageGloves Collection: Austrian soldiers in uniform, WW1

Austrian soldiers in uniform, WW1
A selection of five Austro-Hungarian artillery soldiers and officers in uniform during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageGloves Collection: Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Australia, 18th February to 27th March 1963

Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Australia, 18th February to 27th March 1963. Here she is pictured disembarking from HM Yacht Britannia

Background imageGloves Collection: The Girl with the Tattered Glove, 1909, (1935). Creator: William Nicholson

The Girl with the Tattered Glove, 1909, (1935). Creator: William Nicholson
The Girl with the Tattered Glove, 1909, (1935). Woman with a rip in one of her leather gloves. The model was Lottie Stafford, a London laundress. Painting in The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

Background imageGloves Collection: Princess Elizabeth riding as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards

Princess Elizabeth riding as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards
Princess Elizabeth (1926-2022) (later Queen Elizabeth II) riding in the uniform of Colonel of the Grenadier Guards - pictured outside Buckingham Palace. Preparing to hold the reins of power

Background imageGloves Collection: Fantaisie Sur Le Costume Moderne, Dione, c1910. Artist: Leon Bakst

Fantaisie Sur Le Costume Moderne, Dione, c1910. Artist: Leon Bakst
Fantaisie Sur Le Costume Moderne, Dione, c1910. From The Studio Volume 60 [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1913-14.]

Background imageGloves Collection: The Lady with the Veil, 1768, by Alexander Roslin

The Lady with the Veil, 1768, by Alexander Roslin
Alexander Roslin (1718-1793). Swedish painter. The Lady with the Veil, 1768. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Background imageGloves Collection: Poster, Nil Simile, The Ladys Shoe

Poster, Nil Simile, The Ladys Shoe, sold by W F Heddon, Bridge Street, Carmarthen, Wales. Date: circa 1920

Background imageGloves Collection: Men in Ulster coats from the 1920s

Men in Ulster coats from the 1920s.. Men in double-breasted Ulster coats, with hats, gloves, canes and spats, in a snow scene

Background imageGloves Collection: CASSATT: LYDIA, 1880. Lydia Crocheting in the Garden at Marly

CASSATT: LYDIA, 1880. Lydia Crocheting in the Garden at Marly. Oil on canvas by Mary Cassatt, 1880

Background imageGloves Collection: Boxer Primo Carnera W/Boxing Gloves

Boxer Primo Carnera W/Boxing Gloves
(Original Caption) Boxer Primo Carnera posed wearing gloves. Undated photo

Background imageGloves Collection: Steel Worker Constructs the Frame of the Empire State Building

Steel Worker Constructs the Frame of the Empire State Building
(Original Caption) 9/29/30-New York: Flirting with danger is just routine work for the steel workers arranging the steel frame for the Empire State Building

Background imageGloves Collection: Rock Hudson in Ice Station Zebra

Rock Hudson in Ice Station Zebra
Rock Hudson is the captain of a nuclear submarine on a secret mission to a North Pole weather station in the 1958 film Ice Station Zebra

Background imageGloves Collection: RFC Woman Dispatch Rider, by W H Margetson, WW1

RFC Woman Dispatch Rider, by W H Margetson, WW1
Royal Flying Corps Woman Dispatch Rider, by William Henry Margetson, First World War. circa 1917

Background imageGloves Collection: Comedian Joyce Grenfell seen here in the Penny Plain Revue. 29th April 1952

Comedian Joyce Grenfell seen here in the Penny Plain Revue. 29th April 1952

Background imageGloves Collection: Ingrid Pitt surrounded by a group of Household Cavalry - July 1970 Dbase MSI

Ingrid Pitt surrounded by a group of Household Cavalry - July 1970 Dbase MSI

Background imageGloves Collection: Glamorous woman in 1940s style attire sitting on a vintage aircraft

Glamorous woman in 1940s style attire sitting on a vintage aircraft

Background imageGloves Collection: ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1912. American advertisement by J

ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1912. American advertisement by J.C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars, 1912

Background imageGloves Collection: Tatler cover photoshoot

Tatler cover photoshoot focusing on sunglasses. A variant shot from this particular photoshoot was used for the cover of The Tatler issue for 4 November 1959. 1959

Background imageGloves Collection: Roosevelt / Mckinley Cartoon

Roosevelt / Mckinley Cartoon
ROOSEVELT/McKINLEY CARTOON. Presumptive vice-presidential candidate (and former Rough Rider) Theodore Roosevelt shown as the dominant figure in a McKinley-Roosevelt administration

Background imageGloves Collection: Plague doctor, France, 18th century

Plague doctor, France, 18th century
Plague doctor. Artwork of the clothing used by doctors during plague outbreaks. This design, though in use much earlier, is from The Great Plague of Marseilles, France, in 1720

Background imageGloves Collection: RENOIR: TOWN DANCE, 1883. The Town Dance. Oil on canvas, 1883, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

RENOIR: TOWN DANCE, 1883. The Town Dance. Oil on canvas, 1883, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Background imageGloves Collection: The Famous Dolma Maker, Constantinople

The Famous Dolma Maker, Constantinople
A Famous Dolma maker. Dolma is a family of stuffed vegetable dishes in the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire and surrounding regions. The stuffing may or may not include meat

Background imageGloves Collection: Robert Falcon Scott - at the Antarctic

Robert Falcon Scott - at the Antarctic
Scott of the Antarctic. Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868 - 1912) - who lost his life in an ill-fated race to be the first person to reach the South Pole

Background imageGloves Collection: A group of three transvestites

A group of three transvestites
Three transvestite ladies in suits and smart hats stand arm-in-arm

Background imageGloves Collection: Victor Stiebel / Ballgown

Victor Stiebel / Ballgown
An ash blue slipper satin evening dress from couture designer, Victor Stiebel. Typical full skirt of the period, with a white pleated " peau de soie"

Background imageGloves Collection: Queen Alexandra / Downey

Queen Alexandra / Downey
ALEXANDRA QUEEN TO EDWARD VII Photographed in 1891

Background imageGloves Collection: Advertisement for the London Glove Company

Advertisement for the London Glove Company of Cheapside and New Bond Street, showing a selection of womens gloves including long white evening gloves

Background imageGloves Collection: Two babies with comic greeting on a Christmas card

Two babies with comic greeting on a Christmas card
Two babies (hidden under a pair of gloves) with comic greeting on a Christmas card. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Background imageGloves Collection: WOMAN WITH DOG 1940S

WOMAN WITH DOG 1940S
Glamorous American blonde out walking with her boxer dog. 1940s

Background imageGloves Collection: Marilyn Monroe actress outside her home at Parkside House Englefield Green Surrey

Marilyn Monroe actress outside her home at Parkside House Englefield Green Surrey June 1956

Background imageGloves Collection: Sport Boxing Phil Mellish, Stalybridge lightweight. C6330-001

Sport Boxing Phil Mellish, Stalybridge lightweight. C6330-001

Background imageGloves Collection: Prince of Wales, 1902

Prince of Wales, 1902. Portrait of the future King George V (1865-1936) on the occasion of the coronation of his father, King Edward VII

Background imageGloves Collection: Advertisement for Facel Vega car

Advertisement for Facel Vega car with female model (Helen Connor). 1959

Background imageGloves Collection: Carol singing by the members of the Southfields Wesleyan Church in aid of the National

Carol singing by the members of the Southfields Wesleyan Church in aid of the National Childrens Home and Orphanage

Background imageGloves Collection: The race is not always to the beautiful. Pen and ink drawing, 1900, by Charles Dana Gibson

The race is not always to the beautiful. Pen and ink drawing, 1900, by Charles Dana Gibson
GIBSON GIRLS, 1900. The race is not always to the beautiful. Pen and ink drawing, 1900, by Charles Dana Gibson

Background imageGloves Collection: Cardboard advertising sign for Exide Batteries

Cardboard advertising sign for Exide Batteries
A delightful cardboard sign advertising Exide Batteries - the long life battery. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Background imageGloves Collection: Princess Elizabeth 1947

Princess Elizabeth 1947
ROYAL TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA & RHODESIA: Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), looking elegant under a parasol, chatting to a Guide Leader at Maseru, Basutoland

Background imageGloves Collection: Chesterfield Coat 1913

Chesterfield Coat 1913
A gentleman in formal day dress wears the New Chester or Chesterfield overcoat with velvet collar & fly-front. A silver topped cane is tucked under his arm

Background imageGloves Collection: Anita O Day, Marquee Club, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett

Anita O Day, Marquee Club, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Anita O Day, Marquee Club, London, 1962

Background imageGloves Collection: The Croucher, 1901. Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward

The Croucher, 1901. Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
The Croucher, 1901. English cricketer Gilbert Laird Jessop (1874-1955) played for Cambridge University, Gloucestershire, and England, and was Wisden Cricketer of the Year for 1898. [London, 1901]

Background imageGloves Collection: Diana of the Uplands, 1903-1904, (1935). Creator: Charles Wellington Furse

Diana of the Uplands, 1903-1904, (1935). Creator: Charles Wellington Furse
Diana of the Uplands, 1903-1904, (1935). Portrait of Dame Katharine Furse (nee Symonds, 1875-1952), wife of the painter, as Diana, goddess of the hunt

Background imageGloves Collection: Evening full dress 1807

Evening full dress 1807
Evening full dress, woman wearing plain blue dress, cut low and square at front, fastened in the center with a broach, white satin sleeves caught up with broaches, trimmed with swansdown

Background imageGloves Collection: Millicent Duncan, early woman police officer

Millicent Duncan, early woman police officer
Millicent Duncan, an early woman police officer. Date: 1910s

Background imageGloves Collection: French riding habit 1886

French riding habit 1886
Black or navy cloth, the bodies fastens at the sides at the sides and opens below the waist to show a white waistcoat. 1886

Background imageGloves Collection: Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove, fashionable dresses 1933

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove, fashionable dresses 1933
Two models wearing spring frocks; (left) Beautiful race gown in white organdie and net over crepe-de-chime, detachable frilled cape

Background imageGloves Collection: Charles 1st taking leave of his children

Charles 1st taking leave of his children

Background imageGloves Collection: At the Royal Ascot race meeting - Sir Herbert Samuelson, the Honourable Pamela Boscawen

At the Royal Ascot race meeting - Sir Herbert Samuelson, the Honourable Pamela Boscawen and Miss Larnach - Neville. 1924



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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Gloves: A Timeless Symbol of Strength, Elegance, and Resilience" From the boxing ring to high-end fashion stores, they have always held a significant place in our history and culture. Just like Sugar Ray Robinson's fierce determination during the seventh round of a fight, gloves represent power and tenacity. Outside a Gucci shop, a lady dons her luxurious gloves with grace and sophistication, epitomizing elegance at its finest. Much like Alice in Wonderland exploring the White Rabbit's house they can transport us into magical realms where imagination knows no bounds. In 1929, amidst societal norms being challenged, a bystander captures an image of a trailblazing boxing woman training hard while wearing her gloves. These powerful symbols remind us that gender should never limit one's ambitions or abilities. The surrender of General Lee to General Grant at Appomattox Court House in 1865 marked the end of an era filled with conflict. As depicted by Thomas Nast's painting reproduction titled "Lee's Surrender, " gloves symbolize peace and unity after tumultuous times. A Silver Cross advertisement showcases how even motherhood embraces the protective nature when caring for their little ones. Gloves become synonymous with love and nurturing as they shield precious lives from harm. British boxer Freddie Mills' signed postcard from 1941 reminds us that behind every champion lies dedication and countless hours spent perfecting their craft while wearing their trusted pair of gloves. During Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's visit to Australia in 1954, they were greeted by enthusiastic crowds waving their gloved hands as a sign of respect towards royalty. Gloves signify tradition and formality within society. An advertisement promoting Linherr Vermouth portrays glamourous parties where guests hold glasses adorned with elegant white-gloved hands—a testament to refinement associated with this timeless accessory. On golf courses worldwide, ladies survey fairways before taking their drive, their gloves symbolizing precision and focus.

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