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Mittens of White Twill Cotton and Linen
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Mittens of White Twill Cotton and Linen

anonymous · c. 1750 - c. 1800 · flanelsteek; twill; borduursteek; linen (material); cotton (textile)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Left-hand gauntlet of calico and linen. Cut diagonally from the fabric. With a padded tip falling over the back of the hand and a set-in thumb without a top. Decorated with red embroidery on the back. S-shaped embroidery of branches with an applied cord. Decorated with berries, tulips, and rosettes. Entirely finished with a flannel stitch along the seams.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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gloveclothing
Credit lineMitaine van witte keperkatoen en linnen. c. 1750 - c. 1800. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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