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Mitts

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1951

GUSN

GUSN-10792

Description

Matching linen cuffs to be worn as gloves with matching wedding gown. Decorated with cut-work embroidery of six petal flower. Mesh lined, silk. Snap closure. Cuff tapers down to a V-shape. Silk thread used for embroidery.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mitts (fingerless handwear)
accessories
weddings
Mitt
Mitt

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 x 4.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Theodora Lawton

Accession Number

1994.7.3AB

Related Items

Title Wedding Dress Accession Number 1994.7.1
Title Teddi Lawton and husband on wedding day Accession Number

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