This sort of sounds like something associated with the TV, movie and recording stars that abound in Hollywood and Los Angeles. In a way, such a thought could be correct although some may think more along the lines of “kid glove” treatment. The use of actual white gloves has every connotation of snobbery and privilege. Imagine an early 20th Century millionaire living in his mansion and his every whim being seen to by a large retinue of servants. Some of the servants he may never see but, those who come into closer contact with him – especially the butler, the personal dresser and footmen serving food will not only be wearing uniforms – they will also be wearing white gloves. The gloves serve a dual purpose:-
- to clearly show that they have not been handling anything dirty before coming into contact with their master
- to ensure that their flesh does not have direct contact with the master’s or items the master might handle (such as eating utensils).
All of which would seem to be a concept either far removed from everyday 21st Century life, or definitely reserved for the extremely rich. Yet, you will still see companies offering white glove service in Los Angeles today.
Relevance Today
Today it is particularly relevant in the field of specialized home removals, particularly where valuable (and possibly fragile) items have to be moved from one place to another. Rare and valuable works of art are a prime example of pieces that would need a white glove service when their owner is moving out of one home and into another. True, we are still somewhat in the elevated regions occupied by the rich and famous who can afford to decorate their Los Angeles homes with valuable works of art (although a non-profit museum might wish for the same level of service whenever it loans exhibits to distant galleries, etc.).
The white glove service for art works in Los Angeles goes well beyond the obvious protective packaging and handle with care policies of a standard home removals company. In its current home, the owner of the art works will have mounted them on display for maximum impact on anyone who sees them. Before they can be packed, they need to be dismounted (and probably disconnected from any security arrangements). It goes without saying that they must be speedily, smoothly, safely and honestly transported to their final destination and well maintained during any interim storage. On arrival, they will have to be remounted and re-secured in their new home.
If you are moving valuable items to, from or within LA, you should contact Art Pack and ask about their White Glove Service For Los Angeles.
