Manufactured by
Hansen Glove Corporation, American, founded 1871
Owned by
Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
Date
late 19th-mid 20th century
Medium
nylon, thread, ink, tags
Dimensions
H x W x D (per glove): 3/16 × 14 5/8 × 4 1/2 in. (0.5 × 37.1 × 11.4 cm)
Description
Pair of black gloves owned by Mary Church Terrell. The nylon gloves reach to the mid-forearm. The fabric has a slight sheen. A white tag is sewn into the interior seam of each glove with purple text which reads [ANALON / HANSEN].
Place collected
Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
gloves
Topic
Clothing and dress
Domestic life
Fashion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell
Object number
A2017.13.1.14ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b7932329-e228-4572-a7f5-719467350807

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