A pair of embroidered gloves belonging to King James I are among a collection of fashion items going on display In France and across the UK.Fashion Museum Bath's collection, which also includes an ...

While the humble hand glove dates back to ancient Egyptian times, with a pair of embroidered linen gloves discovered in the tomb of Tutankhamun, the inspiration for the over-the-elbow opera glove was ...

The fashion for veiling (el tapado) emerged in Spain in the 16th century. While some women wore masks in court, the more prevalent fashion was to use a dark mantle to cover the head and body.

And wait until visitors see what she’s dug up. “This is a once-in-a-curator’s career acquisition,” Kirchhoff said of a rare 16th-century automaton clock that she tracked down.