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