Handschoen van J.R. Thorbecke c. 1850

These white leather gloves, likely worn by Johannes Rudolph Thorbecke, were made in the mid-19th century. The gloves, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offer a glimpse into the fashion of the era. The simple design and high-quality leather suggest these were likely worn by a prominent figure like Thorbecke, a significant Dutch statesman. These gloves are an intriguing example of everyday objects that can tell stories about the past.