Mitt

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Mitt

Entry/Object ID

G91.208

Description

Hand knit mitts, dark brown linen, probably handspun and dyed. Zigzag lacey edging at fingers. Knit ‘beading’ for ties over wrist. Seamless; thumbs; no fingers. Beautifully made. 4.5” long

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Linen

Color

Brown

Made/Created

Date made

1835