Mittens

Mittens

Mittens

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Introduction

These relatives, a pair of unlined mittens, are composed of black-dyed deerskin embroidered with moosehair, with fur (potentially rabbit) cuffs. The embroidery consists of floral patterns, including red and blue dyed threads. The origins of the mittens are not certain; however, they have probable connections to the Huron Wendat.

These relatives currently reside at the National Museum of Ireland.

Name of Maker(s): Unrecorded
Maker role: Artist
Nation of Maker: Huron-Wendat
Date Made or Date Range: 1820-1850
Materials

black dyed deer skin, moosehair, fur (rabbit?) (unlined)

Motifs and Patterns

floral

Dimensions: 0 × 30.6 × 23 cm
Condition: fair, need cleaning
Current Location: National Museum of Ireland
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 1880.1898
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1880
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Royal Dublin Society
Collection Narratives and Histories

Royal Dublin Society

GKS Reference Number: 25908
How to Cite this Item

Maker, Name unrecorded. Mittens. GRASAC ID: 25908. National Museum of Ireland 1880.1898.

Record Creation Context

This record was augmented by Dana Murray on October 1, 2024. It draws on information and images collected during the 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, who were assisted by Padraig Clancy.

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