Vintage 1950s Dawnelle Green Cotton Gauntlet Gloves Size 6½ Made in USA
Description
A striking pair of original late 1950s Dawnelle evening gloves in a wonderfully vivid emerald or jewel green.
Made in the USA from double-woven cotton, these elegant gloves feature a dramatic extended gauntlet cuff, decorative hand-finished seams and a shaped appliqué detail across each palm. The sculptural cuffs create a particularly glamorous silhouette, perfect with a cocktail dress, evening coat or tailored vintage ensemble.
Dawnelle was an American glove maker particularly associated with beautifully made cotton dress gloves during the 1950s and 1960s. Examples of its late-1950s work are held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. The Met
Features and details
Original late 1950s or early 1960s gloves
Made by Dawnelle
Made in the USA
Rich emerald or jewel-green colour
Double-woven cotton
Marked size 6½
Long flared gauntlet cuffs
Decorative hand-finished seams
Shaped palm appliqué detail
Unlined
Elegant formal or occasion gloves
Measurements
Glove length from tip of middle finger to cuff: 14.5"
Width across palm: 3"
Width across cuff opening: 6"
Labelled size: 6½
Please compare the measurements with a well-fitting pair of gloves, as vintage sizing can differ from modern sizing.
Condition
Good vintage condition with some gentle signs of age and previous wear. There is tiny little wear or looseness to the decorative stitching, particularly around some fingertips and seam edges. Please study the photographs carefully, as these form part of the description.
