Gloves: An Intimate History

A captivating history of gloves both real and mythical, practical and high fashion.

This beautifully illustrated history of gloves draws on examples from across the world to explore their cultural significance. From hand—knitted mittens to exquisitely embroidered confections, and from the three—fingered gloves of medieval shepherds to Bluetooth—enabled examples that function like a mobile phone, gloves’ extraordinary variety is a tribute to human ingenuity. So, too, is the remarkable diver...