Mitten
Category
Costume
Date
1700
Materials
Linen
Measurements
387 mm (Length)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1362959
Summary
Pair of white linen elbow-length mittens. Bias cut, pointed over hand, three ribs, seperate thumb piece. Inked (?) marks to left mitten - square on upper wrist, cross on lower wrist. 1700 (circa)
Provenance
given to N.B by Lady Corfield with costume belonging to her Quaker great-great-grandmother, Mrs Fayle. Possibly worn by Mrs Fayle's mother? as of mid 18th century type. Illustrated - Nancy Bradfield 'Costume' V111 pp 33-35 See also 05273/74 05293/94