GLOVES

3 pairs of fine leather lady’s elbow length gloves, called ‘opera glove’s’ purchased in Auckland, New Zealand and worn by donor’s mother in mid 20th century. Gloves were an essential female accessory on social occasions for a fashionable lady of the period.

Softest, finest leather was from lambs or baby goats (kids) hence the popular term ‘kid gloves’.

Long gloves for evening wear were called ‘opera gloves’ or evening gloves.

a. ecru, softest of the three, possibly kid leather, feeling like marshmallow. Opening slit at wrist with 2 pearl buttons and bound buttonholes. Machine embroidered design on upper side of hand area, consisting of 3 parallel lines of straight stitching.

b. white, soft leather, possibly lamb skin. Opening slit at wrist with 2 pearl buttons, one missing. Bound buttonholes.

c..grey thicker leather, possibly calf hide. Opening slit at wrist with 2 grey pearl buttons and Bound buttonholes.