Hand-crocheted, not machine lace
Worked in one piece per glove, then shaped for fingers
The mesh body transitions into a decorative cuff panel
Cuff Design (this is the star feature)
Scalloped cuff with fan and rosette motifs
Small raised floral elements worked in relief
This style bridges:
Late Victorian ornament
Early Edwardian delicacy and openness
The complexity here suggests experienced lacework, not amateur beginner work.
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1890 - circa 1910
Time Period
Victorian, 19th Century, 20th Century
Place
* Untyped Place
Ireland
Notes
For afternoon visits, teas, church, or social calls
With walking dresses or tailored daywear
Often paired with parasols, small handbags, and button boots
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Date Examined
Jan 22, 2026
Notes
Matched pair
No major tears or missing fingers
Lace structure remains intact
Cuffs retain sculptural form (excellent)
Expected Age Wear
Gentle toning/darkening of cotton
Minor softness at fingertips
Possible historic laundering (common and acceptable)
Overall: very good condition for over a century old.
General Notes
Note Type
Description
Note
Women’s Crocheted Lace Gloves
Cotton, c. 1890–1910
Hand-crocheted lace gloves with scalloped cuffs and floral motifs. Such gloves were fashionable accessories for women’s public appearances in the late Victorian and early Edwardian periods.
