CONTENTS

CHAPTER   PAGE
 
I. Why Gloves 1
 
II. Ancient History of Gloves 9
 
III. The Language of Gloves 18
 
IV. How Gloves Came to Grenoble 30
 
V. Glovers in the Eighteenth Century 41
 
VI. Gloves in Many Marts 52
 
VII. From Artist to Artisan 67
 
VIII. Annonay and Its Industry 79
 
IX. The Gloves We Buy 90
 
X. Gloves of the Hour 107
GLOVES, PAST AND PRESENT