PAIR SEAL SKIN (?) GLOVES

CH1981.434

Pair of gloves backed with dark brown fur (definitely aquatic) and lined with wool. Label inside left glove: 'FOWN(ES)/ TRADE MARK/ "LIKE A GLOVER'S PARING KNIFE/ REG. U.S./ PAT. U (?)/ LONDON/ MADE IN ENGLAND'. Size ' 8/2'.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1981.434
Accession Date: 23 Nov 1981
Credit: Dr E.P. Hodgkin

Material

Seal/Skin

Probably seal skin according to Darrell Kitchener. Wool lining.

0 - Whole
Wool/Textile0 - Whole

Measurement

length270mm

 

 

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