Pair of Vintage Ladies Classic White Formal Gloves in Original Van Realte packaging.

Pair of Vintage Ladies Classic White Formal Gloves in original Van Realte packaging.
These are in Wonderful condition - one owner- maybe lightly used but they do not show.
Time has not diminished their crisp white color-No wear, no rips, no rubbing, or stains.

Gloves came in a number of different lengths and styles for different occasions-These are considered long/formal since they come almost to the elbow covering the forearm -as seen in pictures.
They measure 14" long

Mind you I'm not a hand model by any means but wanted to show how they would look on.

Honestly... who doesn't think of Jackie O when you see vintage gloves?!
So classic!!

Historically, gloves served both a practical and visually appealing purpose alike. Prior to the turn of the last century in particular, Gloves kept hands clean and warm and showed that a woman knew the social decorum of dressing for a given occasion. Though cleanliness and warmth became less of a reason to sport gloves as the Edwardian era gave way to the 1920s and beyond, the latter point still rung true and most ladies did not consider their ensembles - baring those for very casual, beach or sporty settings - complete without a pair of gloves all year. This mindset remained in place until the early 1960s, at which point in fashion history where gloves began to be seen less and less frequently (much like ladies hats).Mothers would have passed along their knowledge on wearing and buying gloves to their daughters, and for those young ladies who may not have had such guidance in their life, fashion magazine, home ec books on personal style, and society as a whole whole be there to help guide them on this front.

20th Century Glove Etiquette from Dear Abby

Definite Don’ts
Don’t ever appear in public without gloves.
Don’t eat, drink, or smoke with gloves on.
Don’t play cards with gloves on.
Don’t apply makeup with gloves on.
Don’t wear jewelry over gloves, with the exception of bracelets.
Don’t make a habit of carrying your gloves ~ they should be considered an integral part of your costume.
Don’t wear short gloves to a very gala ball, court presentation or ‘White Tie’ affair at the White House or in honor of a celebrity.

Definite Do’s
Do wear gloves when you go shopping, visiting, driving; and for outdoor festivities such as garden parties, receptions.
Do wear gloves as a mark of respect in a place of worship.
Do wear gloves for formal indoor occasions: receptions, balls, and on arrival at a luncheon or dinner party.
Do keep gloves on in a receiving line.
Do keep gloves on while dancing at a formal party.
Do keep gloves on at a cocktail party until the drinks and hors d’oeuvres are passed. Then turn gloves back at the wrist or remove one glove.
Do remove gloves entirely at the dining table.
Do remove gloves after your arrival at an informal party or luncheon, leaving them with your coat