Arctic Expedition Gloves

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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The Recorded Image Project

Name/Title

Arctic Expedition Gloves

Entry/Object ID

RE-CL-2026-0007

Description

1890-1920

Use

Gloves

Category

1890's, 1900's, Gloves, Unisex

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Gloves

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Textile Details

Fabric

Leather

Material

Fur

Color

Black

Notes

Fur: Likely rabbit, hare, muskrat, or beaver

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1890 - circa 1920

Time Period

Victorian, 19th Century

Place

Continent

Antarctica

Notes

Winter travel (walking, sleighs, early automobiles) Outdoor daily wear Possibly military or rural use (though not a uniform issue item)

General Notes

Note Type

Description

Note

Fur Mittens Fur, leather, and wool lining, c. 1890–1920 Designed for warmth and durability, fur mittens with leather-reinforced palms were common winter accessories in colder climates during the late Victorian and early twentieth century.

Create Date

January 21, 2026