I could tell you for nineteenth century, but not
earlier.  (yes.)

Check out the dance manual link that someone recently
posted on the Library of Congress site--I remember
looking there at 17th and 19th century manuals, so
perhaps they had some from the 18th as well.

Ann in CT

--- Suzi Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Can anyone tell me if 
> ladies wore gloves when dancing - we are talking
> high status, without 
> being at court. If you have written or text proof I
> would really 
> appreciate a pointer in that direction, as the
> fashion plates are not 
> really helpful. They show them being worn with court
> dress and with 
> full dress, but I cannot find anything that says
> "Ball dress!)
> 
> Suzi

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