Gloves as formal wear and enameled Bohemian glass may be relics of the 1800s, but both are appreciated by collectors today. Photo Credit: Soulis Auctions (c) 2024 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.
By this time of the year, most of us in cooler climates have started wearing gloves. But gloves weren’t always relegated to wintry weather. In medieval Europe, they were a fashion accessory and status symbol. The fashion continued for hundreds of years.
The finest gloves were made of luxurious materials like silk or delicate leathers and often had decorations like embroidery.
