Mitten
Category
Costume
Date
1760 - 1810
Materials
Leather and silk
Measurements
370 mm (Length)250 mm (W)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1362792.2
Summary
One of a pair of elbow length buff coloured leather mittens with 1 in vent at top, open thumbs. Hemmed lower edge with five rows of embroidered silk pointing embroidered around the thumb piece. One has the thumb piece marked '6' and the glove main piece marked '4' with a triangular piece stitched in at the top as is illustrated in Fig. 21, (Fig 37, 42 and 39) of Cunningtons 'Gloves', Costume Accessories Series' Second glove pieces unmarked. Note; Slightly later in date than 1760, due to the fact that the backs are not peaked but straight. 1760 - 1810 (circa)
Marks and inscriptions
4 (main glove piece marked)