Pair of women's mitts

English, worn in America

early 19th century

Object Place: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Frame-knitted silk

Dimensions Overall: 60.3 x 10.8 cm (23 3/4 x 4 1/4 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone

Accession Number99.664.41a-b

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWhite mitt, single bands of ribbing at top and bottom, double row of ribbing at wrist.

ProvenanceProbably worn by donor's great-aunt Caira Robbins (1794-1881); Inherited by Ellen A. Stone; Gift to MFA, 1899