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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Beaded Gauntlet Gloves
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Beaded Gauntlet Gloves

Artifact IDMO 1941.10.39
Object Type Glove
Maker
Dateca. 20th century
Mediumleather, glass, fabric
Dimensionsoverall (each) H 14 3/4 in x W 12 in x D 1/2 in (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pair of tan-colored leather Native American gauntlet gloves. The back of each glove is decorated with multicolored flower and leaf beaded designs. A leather fringe is attached to the outer side of each glove's cuff. The gloves have an interior lining of blue floral fabric.
Historical NoteThese Native American leather gloves are beaded in an elaborate flower design. Museum records do not indicate the identity of the maker of this beautifully crafted presidential gift.
Additional Details
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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