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Mitts

This is a Mitts. It is dated 1800–1850 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is linen, glass, metal beads and its technique is beaded crochet. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper. It is credited Gift of the estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper.

Its dimensions are

H x W (each): 15.5 × 12.5 cm (6 1/8 × 4 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Mitts; linen, glass, metal beads; H x W (each): 15.5 × 12.5 cm (6 1/8 × 4 15/16 in.); Gift of the estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper; 1957-180-54-a,b

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Duro Olowu Selects.

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