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Mitten
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Knitted girl's mittens with thumbs sticking out to the side. Made of fine white or cream wool. Joined by a length of elastic cord.
G2011.071a-b
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Child, Female
Gloves
Historic Costume
Accessory
Mitten
Female
Wool
Cream
1855 - 1900
Left mitten above cuff.
MAUD
Embroidered
The name MAUD seems to have come into use after 1855.
Right mitten above cuff.
BUTLER
American
Elastic cord
1 in
6 in