Mitt
DateEarly eighteenth century
OriginEngland
MediumLinen with bobbin lace.
DimensionsOL: 5 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1985-214,1
DescriptionInfant's mitt or fingerless glove of white semi-sheer tabby weave linen, trimmed with self ruffle and bobbin lace. Mitts have set in thumbs, open at end with lace edging the open tip. Rounded extension over back of hand, over fingers. Two inch wide self ruffle at wrist, rounding up at the side openings.
