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