Pair of mittens (mitaines)

anonymous, c. 1807 - c. 1825

For daily use in the house, mitaines, or mittens, were extremely practical. They allowed women to perform household chores and other activities while keeping their lower arms covered. They were made of cotton, which was easy to wash, and were worn summer and winter.

  • Artwork typeglove, mitt
  • Object numberBK-KOG-88-A
  • Dimensionslength 43 cm x width 16 cm
  • Physical characteristicskatoen, zijde

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Pair of mittens (mitaines)

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-KOG-88-A

  • Description

    Linker mitaine van witte keperkatoen geboruurd met witte vloszijde in floraal motief. Afgezet met flanelsteek ter versiering, uit een stuk geknipt en apart aangezette duim. Open naad aan binnenzijde pols

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Netherlands

  • Dating

    c. 1807 - c. 1825

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    katoen, zijde

  • Dimensions

    length 43 cm x width 16 cm

Exhibitions

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Koninklijk Oudheidkundig Genootschap

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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  • Pair of mittens (mitaines)
  • Pair of mittens (mitaines)