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Gauntlet of White Calico Embroidered with a Floral Motif of Red Wool
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Gauntlet of White Calico Embroidered with a Floral Motif of Red Wool

anonymous · c. 1735 - c. 1750 · embroidering; weaving; cotton (textile); vloszijde

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

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Right mitt (fingerless glove) of white twill cotton embroidered with a floral motif of red woolen silk. Model: cut from one piece, starting with a cover on the hand, a closed thumb and an open seam at the bottom of the arm. Fitting closely to the elbow.

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