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Mitten of white linen embroidered with a floral motif of red wool
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Mitten of white linen embroidered with a floral motif of red wool

anonymous · c. 1735 - c. 1750 · embroidering; weaving; linen (material); vloszijde

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

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Right-hand linen mitten with separate open thumb. Embroidered on the back with a floral motif in red silk, open seam on the inner side of the arm and finished with flannel stitch for decoration.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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mittclothing
Credit lineMitaine van wit linnen geborduurd met een floraal motief van rode vloszijde. c. 1735 - c. 1750. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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