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Woman's Off-White Perle Cotton Mittens
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| Accession #: | 1824.2 |
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| Title: | Woman's Off-White Perle Cotton Mittens |
| Object Type: | Mitten; Mitt |
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| Physical Description: | Woman's mitts in off-white perle cotton. They have a knitted shell pattern from elbow to wrist. There is a ribbed band at wrist, plain knit palms, a shell pattern on the back of hands, and scalloped tops. |
| Description: | As a married woman of means, Grace Campbell's lifestyle and her clothing showcased her husband's wealth. Accessories, such as gloves, were no exception; their design, material and fit hinted at a woman's status, and the best were custom-made, sized to the circumference of the woman's palm. Modesty was important, and women wore tight-fitting gloves everywhere. During the day, long sleeves overlapped gloves of mid-forearm length in soft kid leather or cotton lisle. For evening events, silk or kid over-the-elbow gloves with 12 to 20 buttons allowed a woman to remain covered while wearing short-sleeved evening dresses. Grace Campbell wore these long, cotton knit gloves for such occasions. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Women (Women); Clothing (Personal Artifact)
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| Geographical Reference: | Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane) |
| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 18 x 3 1/4" (A)(B)
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| Materials/Techniques: |
cotton (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. W.C. Howe, 1961 |
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