Project Gutenberg 2018-07-03 Public domain in the USA. 148 Otis H. Kean & Co. Otis H. Kean and Company ca10002494 Glove Lore Produced by Chris Curnow, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Glove Lore" by Otis H. Kean & Co. is a historical account published in the late 19th century. The book examines the evolution and cultural significance of gloves through various periods, discussing their use beyond mere protection to include symbolism in rituals and relationships. It serves as a commentary on the craftsmanship and artistry of glove-making, reflecting societal changes and fashion trends over time. The text explores the origins of gloves, tracing their history from biblical times to the present, detailing how they evolved from practical hand coverings to ornate symbols of status and fidelity. It highlights various uses of gloves in ceremonial contexts, illustrates the luxurious designs favored by royalty, and describes the practices surrounding perfumed gloves in the Elizabethan era. The book also captures the romanticism of the glove as a symbol of honor and chivalry, offering anecdotes about notable historical figures and their connection to gloves, while integrating illustrations that showcase various glove styles. Overall, "Glove Lore" provides an intriguing glimpse into the cultural history of an everyday accessory. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Gloves TS Text Category: History - Other Category: Art Category: Fashion 47889 2025-07-23T04:33:27.109755 text/html 43316 2018-07-03T13:36:04 text/html 1405217 2025-07-23T04:33:29.976823 application/epub+zip 1404102 2025-07-23T04:33:27.942767 application/epub+zip 67012 2025-07-23T04:33:27.515761 application/epub+zip 1428993 2025-07-23T04:33:31.594215 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1416844 2025-07-23T04:33:29.490795 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 84788 2022-08-25T18:45:06.896292 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 34334 2025-07-23T04:33:26.840759 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 34552 2018-07-03T13:36:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18132 2025-07-23T04:33:32.052190 application/rdf+xml 12509 2025-07-23T04:33:27.590757 image/jpeg 1903 2025-07-23T04:33:27.552755 image/jpeg 12923 2018-07-03T13:36:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 1386257 2018-07-03T13:36:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 1392904 2025-07-23T04:33:27.166829 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog