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Mittens

UNKNOWN, Australia
Mittens
 (1895-1900)

Medium
lace, ribbon

Measurements
(a) 14.2 × 13.0 cm irreg. (left mitten)
(b) 14.0 × 11.8 cm irreg. (right mitten)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Irene Mitchell, 1981

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Accession Number
D15.a-b-1981

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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Physical description
Black, decorated with floral design on back and thumbs, scalloped edges and fastened with black ribbon woven through lace at wrists.

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