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1979

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Mittens (USA?)

This is a Mittens. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1979. Its medium is wool and its technique is knitted, embroidered with pile created by pulling up loops from running stitch. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by George Wells. It is credited Gift of George Wells.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 22.8 x 16.6 cm (9 in. x 6 9/16 in.) H x W (b): 22.5 x 14.5 cm (8 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.)

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Mittens (USA?); wool; H x W (a): 22.8 x 16.6 cm (9 in. x 6 9/16 in.) H x W (b): 22.5 x 14.5 cm (8 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.); Gift of George Wells; 1979-28-1-a,b

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