Gardening Clothes

Gloves to protect against the cold have been known to man throughout the ages, and even the pharaohs of ancient Egypt wore leather gloves as a symbol of power and their exalted position. In the Middle Ages, a glove presented by a higher authority, such as the emperor or an ecclesiastical dignitary, could be a sign of special favor - if it wasn't the proverbial gauntlet thrown down to someone to challenge them to a duel.