Warren Hastings’ gloves

On display

Crocheted in fine wool, this pair of patterned short gloves formerly belonged to Warren Hastings (1732-1818), who became the first Governor-General of Bengal in 1773. Born in Oxfordshire in 1732 to a poor family, Hastings worked for the British East India Company and worked his way up through the ranks.

Details

Title

Warren Hastings’ gloves
Associated place

India (place of creation)

Kashmir (possible) (possible place of creation)
Date

c. 1780
Material and technique

wool, dyed, and crocheted
Material index

wool
Technique index

dyed;

crocheted
Object type

textile;

glove
Dimensions

each glove 18 x 14 cm (height x width)
No. of items

2
Credit line

Presented by J. R. Harris, 1933.
Museum location

refer to individual records
Museum department

Eastern Art
Accession no.

EAX.2480