Gloves

MOA: University of British Columbia

3048/28 a-b

White formal gloves, elbow-length, that serve as parts of a wedding outfit. The gloves are stretchy suggesting that they are made from a synthetic fibre blend with spandex. Their top hems are woven with single, thick fibres to form a small section of gathering on the outsides of the arms when worn.

  • Narrative

    Julia Mercado Gonzalez was married in this wedding ensemble to Dr. Miguel P. Tecson at St. Augustine church in Vancouver, December 1962. The set includes her dress, jacket, veil, gloves, shoes, cord, pillow and bouquet holder (3048/25-32).


  • Type of Item glove
  • Culture Filipino
  • Material synthetic fibre
  • Measurements height 48.1 cm, width 9.4 cm (part a) height 47.9 cm, width 9.6 cm (part b)

  • Previous Owner Julia Tecson, Miguel Tecson
  • Received from Miguel Tecson

  • Made in Manila

  • Creation Date during 1962
  • Ownership Date before January 27, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on January 27, 2014

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3048/0028 a-b