Mittens

GCT 2001.1

Description

A joined pair of mittens, in cyclamen-pink knitted angora / nylon / wool mix; above wrist (button length 4½), with complete thumb, fingers without tops, fold-over curved mitten panel, turn-up rib cuff.

Glove Details

Date:

1990-1999: Approximate date

Materials:

NYLON, WOOL (ANGORA), WOOL MIX

Measurements:

Unknown

Techniques:

KNITTED

Designer / Manufacturer / Retailer

Unknown

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Associations

Historical Associations:

Saffran Guild of Basel

Association Type:

Provenance

Historical Association notes:

The mittens were presented to Master of the Worshipful Company of Glovers of London by the Saffran Guild of Basel, Switzerland. The mittens are called Carneval Pipers' Gloves and are worn by the band of the Saffran Guild.