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Genesee Country Village & Museum
Name/Title
Mitten
Entry/Object ID
G2011.071a-b
Description
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.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Category
Child, Female,
Gloves
Historic Costume,
Accessory
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Mitten
Clothing Sex
Female
Textile Details
Fabric
Wool
Color
Cream
Made/Created
Date made
1855 - 1900
Label/Inscription/Signature
Location
Left mitten above cuff.
Transcription
MAUD
Material/Technique
Embroidered
Notes
The name MAUD seems to have come into use after 1855.
Location
Right mitten above cuff.
Transcription
BUTLER
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Elastic cord
Width
1 in
Length
6 in