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Mitts

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two black chainmail mittens titled "Mitts" by an unidentified artist. The mittens are made of interlocking black metal rings that form a mesh pattern. They have a cylindrical shape with a ruffled edge at the bottom. A black cord or string is attached to the top of each mitten. The cord on the left mitten has two tails while the cord on the right mitten has one long tail. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
silk
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 379 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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