The spectacularly sumptuous gowns of Frederick Worth are synonymous with Victorian and Edwardian haute couture. No well-bred lady of the period would dream of going to a grand event ungloved, especially not while she was wearing a Worth creation; so For the Love of Opera Gloves presents a collection of images of Worth-clad women kitted out with kid leather opera gloves.

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Many of the fashion plates in this gallery were excerpted from The Costumer's Manifesto. This site provides extensive resources and links for researchers interested in the fashions of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Some illustrations also contributed by Stephen, webmaster of The Tight Skirts Page

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