Regency Fashion: Men’s Gloves

The fashion of gloved fingers (except during the winter) is sadly in the past. A proper Regency gentleman would have had a collection for riding, evening, etc.

In the evening, buff or white gloves would be worn at all times by the gentleman with the exception of dinner/supper time (http://www.blacktieguide.com/History/02-Regency_Details.htm).  Apparently, there was also a trend of men taking off their gloves to shake hands:
Etiquette for the ladies: eighty maxims on dress, manners (1837)

And Good Manners dictated they would also take them off with their coats when calling: A System of Etiquette (1804)

When at a ball, a gentleman should: Etiquette for Gentlemen, with hints on the art of conversation (1838)

Here are some descriptions of different sorts of leather gloves:

Finally, like the rest of a gentleman’s attire gloves were expected to be spotless:

The Laws of Etiquette: Or, Short Rules and Reflections for Conduct in Society(1838)

Here are some great tips on the cleaning of gloves:

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