Mitten

Mitten

Mitten

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Introduction

This relative, a single mitten, is composed of black dyed deerskin with vegetable fibre and moosehair embroidery in stylized floral motifs on its back and thumb. The motifs suggest that this mitten is of Huron-Wendat origin and design. The mitten is unlined and small, sized for a woman or child. Although the artist is unrecorded and origin is unclear, the mitten was given to the Science and Art Museum, Dublin, by G. W. Hatchell Esquire in 1901.

This relative currently resides at the National Museum of Ireland.

Name of Maker(s): Unrecorded
Maker role: Artist
Nation of Maker: Huron-Wendat
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

Based on GRASAC researcher notes.

Date Made or Date Range: 1820-1840
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

GRASAC researcher notes.

Materials

black dyed deerskin, moosehair, vegetable fibre

Techniques or Format

Embroidery.

Motifs and Patterns

Floral.

Original and Subsequent Uses

The function of this relative was practical, and likely cultural as well.

Other Notes

This mitten is unlined.

Dimensions: 19.5 × 10 × 0 cm
Current Location: National Museum of Ireland
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 1901.512
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1901
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Given by G. W. Hatchell Esq. (old exhibition label)
Collection Narratives and Histories

Given by G. W. Hatchell Esq. (old exhibition label)

Comment on Source of Exhibition & Publication Data

Exhibition label.

GKS Reference Number: 1382
How to Cite this Item

Maker, Name unrecorded. Mitten. GRASAC ID 1382. National Museum of Ireland Collection 1901.512.

Record Creation Context

This record was augmented by Dana Murray on June 20, 2024. It draws on information collected during a GRASAC research trip to the National Museum of Ireland on July 21, 2010. Participants included Alan Corbiere, Crystal Migwans, Bhenens Corbiere, Nikolaus Stolle, Rachel Hand, and Ruth Phillips assisted by Padraig Clancy.

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