
Wartime / Utility Fashion · 1940s · American
Designer
Mae's Millinery Shop
Production
handmade
Material
cotton
Culture
American
Influences
wartime rationing practicality · utility fashion simplicity
A pair of wrist-length cotton gloves in soft pink featuring a simple, practical construction typical of 1940s wartime fashion. The gloves have individual finger construction with clean seaming and a slightly flared cuff that extends just above the wrist. The cotton fabric appears to have a smooth, matte finish without decorative elements, reflecting the utility aesthetic of the era when materials were rationed. The pink color provides a feminine touch while maintaining the understated practicality required during wartime. The construction shows machine stitching with reinforced fingertips, designed for durability rather than ornamental display.
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Lineage: “utility fashion simplicity”
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Lineage: “wartime rationing practicality”
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