New Vintage WOMAN VAN RAALTE GLOVES WHITE SZ 7 FORMAL COCKTAIL PARTY 10" LONG 

Up for your consideration is this fabulous pair of BRAND NEW true vintage Van Raalte Gloves. These were made from a "new" formulation of a specially spun Nylon - first developed, and used at their N.J. factory. Starting in post WWII America Van Raalte was the 1940's version of Victoria's Secret... The company sold its products through all of the upscale department stores of the day, Such as Macy's, Sak's 5th Ave. and Bloomingdale's they became well known for their high level of quality. Their company slogan was “VAN RAALTE: Because You Love Nice Things”. These gloves are brand new and never worn - and were stored perfectly, they come to you in mint condition in their original bag with the original price tag still attached to the gloves, holding both of the gloves together.  


FEATURES: This is a brand new pair of genuine Van Raalte gloves. These are made from a specially woven Nylon fabric that was extremely easy to care for, and looked Fabulous!! This pair is 10" long and goes just past the wrist. Manufacturers only really started using nylon on a mass scale after WWII. Women loved it for it's terrific fit and ease of care. The tag states 'Wonderfully Washable'. These nylon gloves have a delicate textured finish that give it the appearance of fine "Kid Leather Gloves.

  •       Company Timeline:
    • 1902 or 1907 - Emanuel and Zealie Van Raalte start E. & Z. Van Raalte Company in New York City, NY.
    • 1910 - First American-Made veiling produced in a new factory built by Van Raalte's in Lakeview, NJ.
    • 1941 - July 26th the US Government bans use of silk except for military use.
    • 1977 - Van Raalte sells out to Kellwood Company.

  • INCLUDED: One pair of Van Raalte Gloves as pictured.


  • NOT-INCLUDED: No original box. No props used for size reference.

  • BRAND: Van Raalte Company

  • SIZE: It is labeled as a Size 7 1/2".
    • Width Across the Palm is 3-1/8"
    • Width Across the Arm Opening is 3-3/8"
    • Length of Glove is 10"
  • COLOR:  White

  • TYPE: Vintage Clothing, Vintage Accessories, Gloves

  • CIRCA: These gloves were manufactured from 1939 through 1965, but based on what information we had we estimate these were produced around the late 1940's to the early 1950's.

  • COUNTRY:  Philippines

  • MATERIAL: 100% Nylon

  • CONDITION: These comes to you BRAND NEW never used in MINT condition. They are true vintage new old stock (NOS). 

  • Shipped upon payment with USPS First Class Package.
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