Objects Database

Gloves

Accession Number

567.2008.1

Object Name

Gloves

Created

01/12/2008

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

01/12/2008

Brief Description

Brown leather, fleece lined gloves. Tightening strap around wrist with two press studs. (Motor bike gloves used for mountaineering)

Materials

leather, fleece

Dimensions

35(l) x 22(w) cms

Number Of Objects

1 pair

Colour

brown

Provenance

Len Hands was one of Mick Tighe's clients (Mick is a Mountain Guide) and gave him these gloves when he 'retired' from climbing. They are actually motor bike gloves, but would seem to be well suited to mountaineering - after all, both activities can be cold and wet!
The fabulous picture opposite shows Peter Birrell, on the left with 'fag' in hand, and we think a police officer called Mcleod, heading off to a mountain rescue on Ben Nevis in the 1950's. No Gucci gear in those days and note the gloves which are very similar to the ones we have here in our collection.

Acquisition Method

Donated by Len Hands

Acquisition Date

01/12/2008

Condition

holes in fingers

Condition Check Date

28/04/2009

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

28/04/2009

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