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Don't take off the gloves!
There was a rule in the Russian Empire against taking off gloves at balls. Why?
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Nope! Gloves were worn to avoid stains on expensive suits and dresses. Due to the candle lighting, crowds and uncomfortable, tight costumes, it was hard to breathe at balls. Both ladies and gentlemen sweated profusely, and wet hands soiled clothes.

Violators were punished. For instance, in 1890 some officers took off their gloves at a court ball and were arrested.


Nope! Gloves were worn to avoid stains on expensive suits and dresses. Due to the candle lighting, crowds and uncomfortable, tight costumes, it was hard to breathe at balls. Both ladies and gentlemen sweated profusely, and wet hands soiled clothes.

Violators were punished. For instance, in 1890 some officers took off their gloves at a court ball and were arrested.

Correct! Due to the candle lighting, crowds and uncomfortable, tight costumes, it was hard to breathe at balls. Both ladies and gentlemen sweated profusely, and wet hands soiled clothes.

Violators were punished. For instance, in 1890 some officers took off their gloves at a court ball and were arrested.

Nope! Gloves were worn to avoid stains on expensive suits and dresses. Due to the candle lighting, crowds and uncomfortable, tight costumes, it was hard to breathe at balls. Both ladies and gentlemen sweated profusely, and wet hands soiled clothes.

Violators were punished. For instance, in 1890 some officers took off their gloves at a court ball and were arrested.
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