Not currently on display at the V&A

Pair of Mittens

1890-1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pink silk fingerless mittenswith thumb, machine knit in horizontal bands of diaper patterns alternating with stocking stitch, with tricot edges


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Mitten
  • Mitten
Materials and techniques
Machine knit and sewn silk
Physical description
Pink silk fingerless mittenswith thumb, machine knit in horizontal bands of diaper patterns alternating with stocking stitch, with tricot edges
Credit line
Given by Baltex Fabrics, W. Ball and Son Ltd
Object history
Historical significance: In the 19th century, gloves and mittens were an essential accessory for women as etiquette required the hands to be covered, even at home. These very light mittens suggest indoor, summer wear.
Collection
Accession number
T.101:1-1999

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Record createdFebruary 19, 2002
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