Historical information

Ladies' gloves for formal and semi-formal wear come in three lengths for women: wrist, elbow, and opera or full-length (over the elbow, usually reaching to the biceps but sometimes to the full length of the arm). In the late 19thC and early 20thC Gloves were expected to be worn for both daytime and evening wear with most types of outfits. The most expensive gloves are custom-made of kid leather.

Significance

The Box family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire and resided in 'Box Cottage' 1865 -1913
The Eldridge family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire
Carol Eldridge was the Daughter in law of Alf and Avis Box, descendants of John Box 1841-1913

Physical description

A pair of lady's cream, nylon, wrist length gloves with a pearl button

Inscriptions & markings

ALL NYLON / MADE IN ENGLAND / 7