Digital Collections

Mitten

Object/Artifact

Pair of mittens, large. Hand knit of tightly spun and worked cream S3Z wool that seems to have the regularity of twist and diameter indicative of machine spinning; it looks like string (see 2007.041). Pile made of very tightly spun fine Z single dark variegated (natural?) brown wool is worked into the structure, retaining a wiry or shaggy appearance. Thumbs on side. Rounded shape with short cuff. Rows of red-orange, dark brown and light rust form a border around the edge; no other decoration. 11 1/2” long.

G2007.040

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1825 - 1850

User Age: Adult Gender: Neutral

Mitten

Adult

Wool

S3Z

Machine

Mitten

Adult

Wool

S3Z

Machine

New England

United States of America

North America

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