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Hawking glove
Possibly Russian
Late 18th–19th century
Object Place: Russia (possibly)
Medium/Technique
Leather, gauze
Dimensions
Overall: 35.5 x 20.5 x 1 cm (14 x 8 1/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1975
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite leather with three lengthwise gilt-silver bands on back. Gauntlet of two layers of white leather over gauze and linen layers, embroidered with polychrome silk and gilt-silver yarns and wire in crest of Order of St. Andrew on back, gilt-silver fringe at edge. Condition: soiled.