Pair of Mittens
1890-1900 (made)
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Black silk fingerless mittens with thumb, machine knit and sewn in horizontal bands of diaper patterns with tricot edges
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Machine knit and sewn silk |
| Brief description | Pair of black silk machine knit long mittens, British, 1890-1900, W. Ball & Son |
| Physical description | Black silk fingerless mittens with thumb, machine knit and sewn in horizontal bands of diaper patterns 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; the length indicates evening wear. |
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| Accession number | T.104:1-1999 |
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| Record created | February 19, 2002 |
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