White Gloves Collection

The Army celebrate the birthday of their Queen
Pictured are members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) on the Mall as the Army celebrate the birthday of their Queen

Macebearers, Fowey, Cornwall. May 1998
The husband and wife team of macebearers, Andy and Lesley McCartney, on Fowey Town Quay with the harbour in background. The couple thought at the time they were the only married couple in the country

Female Trumpeter of the The Band of The Household Cavalry
Pictured is a female Trumpeter of the The Band of The Household Cavalry riding toward HorseGuards Arch. When Her Majesty The Queen is in residence at Buckingham Palace a Trumpeter riding a white

A supporter poses with Union Jack handbag and white golves
A supporter is seen posing with a Union Jack handbag and white gloves. Picture taken March 19, 2010. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Pictured are the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards providing a large Guard of Honour at Buckingham Palace for the ceremonial arrival of the Commonwealth Heads of Government in London

Twiggy, model aged 17 years old, was to be a guest of honour at Women of the Year luncheon at the Savoy Hotel, but was instead confined to bed, on doctors orders

Duke of Cambridge Takes the Salute for his First Colonelis Review
Pictured, the first time HRH Prince William carries out his role as Colonel of the Irish Guards Regiment. William is the Irish Guards first royal colonel and its Colonel-in-Chief is the Queen

Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) taken in the United States (b/w photo)
CHT182432 Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) taken in the United States (b/w photo) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Bibliotheque de L'Arsenal, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

My Lady Fair, 1903 (oil on canvas)
MAN277428 My Lady Fair, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Dicksee, Frank (1853-1928); 125.9x76.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Panchita Zorolla, 1916 (oil on canvas)
MAN276866 Panchita Zorolla, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Strang, William (1859-1921); 76.7x61 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

103-0079509 Lady with a Mask
IND58741 103-0079509 Lady with a Mask by Ribera Ciara, Roman (1849-1935); Museu d Arte, Girona, Spain; Index Fototeca

Sigrid Undset, 1911 (oil on canvas)
OVR390584 Sigrid Undset, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Svarstad, Anders (1869-1943); Bergen Art Museum, Norway; (add.info.: Sigrid Undset (1882-1949)

Sergeant-Major Stewart, 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales
NAM261016 Sergeant-Major Stewart, 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales s) Dragoon Guards (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Rough-Rider Macnamara, 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales s) Dragoon Guards (b / w photo)
NAM261015 Rough-Rider Macnamara, 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales s) Dragoon Guards (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Sergeant-Major Bailey, 1st Royal Dragoon Guards (b / w photo)
NAM261014 Sergeant-Major Bailey, 1st Royal Dragoon Guards (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Woman in Riding Habit (oil on canvas)
1128126 Woman in Riding Habit (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 90x69.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English

Boy holding umbrella at door, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731190 Boy holding umbrella at door, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy holding umbrella at door)

Man with Top Hat smoking Cigar, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730974 Man with Top Hat smoking Cigar, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with Top Hat smoking Cigar)

Two young women standing (gouache)
BRM349510 Two young women standing (gouache) by Guys, Constantin (1802-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deux jeunes femmes debout; formerly in collection Brame & Lorenceau; ); French

Portrait of William Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, 1831-32 (oil on canvas)
CTS336369 Portrait of William Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, 1831-32 (oil on canvas) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); 60.5x45.3 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Poster depicting Enrico Caruso (1873-1921) as Rigoletto, 1912 (colour litho)
CHT202149 Poster depicting Enrico Caruso (1873-1921) as Rigoletto, 1912 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Ladies Promenade Dress, illustration from Journal des Dames et des Modes
STC444527 Ladies Promenade Dress, illustration from Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1804 (coloured engraving) by Vernet, Antoine Charles Horace (Carle) (1758-1836) (after)

At the Ball, 1875 (oil on canvas)
MMT83687 At the Ball, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 65x52 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

So Skiffy-Skipt-on, with his wonted grace published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800
NCO191256 So Skiffy-Skipt-on, with his wonted grace published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek (photo)
PNP367580 Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek (photo) by Chinese Photographer, (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chiang Kai-shek (1887-1975)

Blue Feathers (oil on canvas)
CH42898 Blue Feathers (oil on canvas) by Costa, John da (1867-1931); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Christina Queen of Sweden (1626-1689) (coloured engraving)
XCF266077 Portrait of Christina Queen of Sweden (1626-1689) (coloured engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

An Afternoon Dance on Board a Man-of-War (engraving)
1061368 An Afternoon Dance on Board a Man-of-War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Afternoon Dance on Board a Man-of-War)

Prince Rainier and his wife Princess Grace of Monaco stopped in London for about 90 minutes between arriving at Victoria and departing from Euston

Illustration, circus ring master wearing white gloves, top hat, red waistcoat under black jacket, tight black trousers and red boots, holding whip, front view

Cutting the cake at a wedding at Walberton, Sussex 22 Feb 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS1083-3

Romantic scene in a play
Man kneeling in front of seated lady, Wittering Players rehearsal, The Importance of Being Earnest, November 1961 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 917/19

Illustration, magicians wand and pair of white gloves

Portrait of Theophile Gautier (1811-72), 1839 (oil on canvas)
XIR77973 Portrait of Theophile Gautier (1811-72), 1839 (oil on canvas) by Chatillon, Auguste de (1808-81); Musee de la Vie Romantique, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Thomas Simpson Cooke (1782-1848) as Adolph in Webers Der Freischutz
XCF268054 Thomas Simpson Cooke (1782-1848) as Adolph in Webers Der Freischutz, 1825 (coloured litho) by Gear, John W. (1806-66); National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: actor)

Two Ladies, fashion plate from the Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung, Leipzig, 1872
BAL246816 Two Ladies, fashion plate from the Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung, Leipzig, 1872 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Ballgowns, fashion plate from the Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung, Leipzig, 1872
BAL246814 Ballgowns, fashion plate from the Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung, Leipzig, 1872 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Eleven O Clock in the Evening, 1830-48 (colour litho)
XIR177985 Eleven O Clock in the Evening, 1830-48 (colour litho) by Deveria, Achille (1800-57); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Marie-Laetitia Ramolino (1750-1836) 1803 (oil on canvas)
XIR168711 Marie-Laetitia Ramolino (1750-1836) 1803 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); 200x145 cm; Chateau de Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne

The Royal Wedding reception at Buckingham Palace Lady Diana Duff Cooper leaving the Palace with her husband 22nd February 1922

American debutante presented at fourth jubilee court. Miss Betty Timmons. 27 June 1935

Bird on the hat. A bird of paradise hat decoration worn by Miss Alison Lawson at the polo match between the Air Force and the Navy, in which the Duke of Gloucester played for the Air Force

Mamie Eisenhower At West Point
West Point, New York: c. 1956. Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower shields her eyes as she watches ceremonies at the U.S. Military Academy

A Woman At A Magazine Stand
Hollywood, California: April, 1945. A stylish young woman wearing a white hat and gloves peruses the latest edition of Movie Life at a magazine stand

Wedding group in West Sussex, March 1937
Wedding group in West Sussex with bridesmaids and page boy, March 1937

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"White Gloves: A Symbol of Elegance, Tradition, and Prestige" From the Army celebrating the birthday of their Queen to a portrait of Sarah Bernhardt in the United States, they have been an enduring symbol throughout history. These delicate accessories have adorned the hands of women from all walks of life, adding a touch of grace and sophistication. Intriguingly, even female trumpeters from The Band of The Household Cavalry don these pristine gloves while showcasing their musical prowess, and is a testament to how white gloves transcend gender boundaries and unite individuals under a shared sense of pride and honor. A supporter proudly poses with her Union Jack handbag and white gloves, displaying her unwavering patriotism. Such small details can speak volumes about one's allegiance to their country. Artistic masterpieces like "My Lady Fair" and "Panchita Zorolla" immortalize the elegance associated with white-gloved ladies. These oil paintings capture moments frozen in time when society reveled in refinement and poise. The Macebearers in Fowey, Cornwall evoke nostalgia for simpler times as they parade through town wearing their ceremonial attire complete with immaculate white gloves. Their presence adds an air of grandeur to any occasion. Notably, during Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings or events like Women of the Year where influential figures gather, guests such as Twiggy - then just 17 years old - were honored by being invited to wear these iconic accessories. White gloves become more than just fashion; they represent recognition for exceptional achievements. Lastly, "Lady with a Mask" intrigues us further into this world shrouded in mystery where gloved hands conceal secrets behind intricate masks. White gloves add an enigmatic allure that captivates our imagination. Whether worn by soldiers honoring their monarch or adorning glamorous models on prestigious occasions, white gloves continue to be cherished symbols embodying tradition and timeless elegance across cultures and eras.