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Mitts

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Priest's mitts of crocheted linen, decorated with multicolored glass beads and some gold metal beads. Beads spell "I H S" on thumb.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
1800–1850
Credit Line
Gift of the estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper
Medium
Medium: linen, glass, metal beads Technique: beaded crochet Label: Crocheted linen with glass and metal beads
Dimensions
H x W (each): 15.5 × 12.5 cm (6 1/8 × 4 15/16 in.)
Type
costume & accessories
Mitts
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