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Pair of Child's Mittens

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1772

GUSN

GUSN-15222

Description

Cream-colored wool mittens for a young child, plain knit hand, with shaggy, looped trim at cuffs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mittens (handwear)
accessories
knitting (process)
wool (textile)
Mitten
Mitten

Inscription

Cross-stitch in black on cuffs of both mittens: ""DW""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Catherine W. Faucon

Accession Number

1928.1076AB

Date

ca. 1772 (based on DOB of original owner)

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