Mitt

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Mitt

Entry/Object ID

G2008.053.3

Description

mitts, MK ivory silk, fine netted pattern Pair of machine knit, very fine ivory silk mitts, with thumbs. Bands of pattern including a trellis design. 19” long. Quaker PA "These presumably accompanied the shoes #2008.052.1 with a matching dress that was sold just before these items were put out for sale. It is a simple, typical one of its kind, very well made: long gigot sleeves, wide neckline, round waist.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1825 - 1830

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

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