Pair of Half-Gloves

Late 19th century

  • Titles Pair of Half-Gloves (Descriptive)
  • Medium cotton
  • Dimensions (each) 9 × 3 3/4 in. (22.9 × 9.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Helen Benedict Byrd in honor of Martha Milner Benedict, 1986.1085.1-.2
  • Work Type gloves
  • Classification Costume

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