Charcoal Gray Silk Fingerless Knitted Mitts

Victorian Late / Bustle · 1870s-1890s · American

A pair of fingerless knitted mitts in charcoal gray silk with intricate geometric patterning throughout. The mitts feature alternating bands of diamond motifs, chevron patterns, and lattice designs created through complex knitting techniques. Black silk fringe trim adorns the wrist openings, creating decorative ruffled cuffs. The construction shows fine gauge knitting with detailed stitch work that creates textural contrast between the geometric sections. The mitts extend from fingertips to mid-forearm length, typical of Victorian formal accessories that provided hand coverage while allowing finger dexterity for activities like writing or needlework.