Mitts

Date17th century

MediumKnitted cotton and silk

DimensionsOL: 5"

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg

Object number1991-515,5 A&B

DescriptionPair of mitts to christening set of sheer corded cotton and silk, trimmed with linen bobbin lace. Thumb open at end; open for fingers, with silk-lined flap to turn back over hand. Set comprises eight pieces, including a headpiece, large bib piece, a large and a small collar piece, a pair of bands.ProvenanceCora Ginsburg, New York