Name/Title
GlovesEntry/Object ID
G2011.026abDescription
One pair (of three; see G2011.027, 28) of hand-knitted fine white cotton gloves with beaded floral decorations stitched on the back of the hands. Fancy double shell stitched border or cuff. The little finger is knitted to overlap the next one. Little gussets between the fingers. The left hand is a bit larger than the right hand. The 'points' are 3 bowls containing tall floral branches, the center one with pink flowers and the outer ones, blue. Bead colors are opaque pink and transparent pine green, cobalt and amber.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Gloves, Historic Costume
Accessory
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
GlovesClothing Sex
UnisexTextile Details
Fabric
CottonMaterial
BeadsColor
WhiteLabel/Inscription/Signature
Type
Makers MarkLocation
On both faces of mittens.Transcription
A.M.Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EmbroideredType
DateLocation
Below A.M.Transcription
1836Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
Embroidered