leatherwork
A Gift of GlovesFor centuries, European rules of etiquette allowed a woman to receive gloves as a gift from men other than her husband. The practice was so widespread that novelty became an important consideration for the gift-giver when making his selection. Light-colored printed gloves enjoyed popularity with women in early 19th-century Europe, but this pair’s eye-catching design is particularly noteworthy for its unusual optic effect. gloves, spain, leatherwork, intaglio, 19th century, hand-made, craftsmanship |
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Leather in the Decorative Artsleatherwork, folk art, shoes, bookbinding, wall coverings, decorative objects |
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All That Glisters: Thirty Centuries of Golden Deceptiongold, gilding, decorative objects, textiles, ceramics, metalwork, costume, jewelry, Glass, leatherwork, needlework, wallpaper |
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