19th Century fingerless mittens

From the seller:

A fine pair of 1860’s cotton lace mitts/gloves. There are designed in the thumb style. The fabric has an open weave pattern. The mitts are in very good condition. There are no breaks in the lace. There are a few small age spots on one of the gloves. Length 13 inches.

From me:

I'm not sure which decade these are from. Fingerless mittens were popular for a long time before the 1860's and a long time after - they are still pretty popular today. Based on the lace style, I'm thinking earlier than 1860's but I'm not really sure. Anyone else want to take a stab at it?

Droolable 1860's Gloves

From the seller:

A unique pair of 1860’s tan suede gauntlet styled gloves. The gloves are embroidered with mauve and pink flowers and gold and green leaves. They have blue silk side lacing ties. The inside of the top is lined with blue silk. The gloves are in good condition. They are soiled do to normal use, especially on the fingers. (See photos.) This style is rarely seen on the open market. Length 11 inches Width across palm 3 ½ inches.

From Me:

OMG! If I had $500 to spend randomly, it would have been on these. I love everything about them. The super cute side lacing, the color, the embroidery - they are perfect!

Edwardian Gloves

From the seller:

Antique Edwardian - early 1920's gloves

Embellished with stunning hand-made cutwork & embroidery

A trio of early snaps at the wrists

Made in a soft cotton-like fabric
This pair is just one piece from a huge linen and textile collection that will be listed over the next few weeks. I am happy to combine shipping when possible, so please see my other listings & check back frequently.

Measurements

Glove fabric have some give and stretch. Measure 21" long, 6" around the palm, stretches easily to a 6.5".

Condition

In good condition. Some wear and mends at the fingertips and a few areas of cutwork have loose stitching. Please see photos for details of this pair and its condition.



From Me:

My guess is that these are late 1900's/early teens era.