Mitten
96-20-6A
From: Canada | Hopedale and Nain (Moravian Mission Stations) | Coast of Labrador
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 96-20-6A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Eskimo |
Provenience | Canada | Hopedale and Nain (Moravian Mission Stations) | Coast of Labrador |
Culture Area | Arctic Culture Area |
Date Made | 1937 |
Section | American |
Materials | Sealskin | Seal Gut |
Technique | Sewn |
Description | Right sealskin eskimo mitten. Leather lining inside with a short fur outer layer. Long fur trim opening. Sewn in two separate panels. (96-20-5B is the match of the pair). Name tag inside: "Helen P. Walker". |
Length | 21 cm |
Width | 12 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Mr. E. Perot Walker, 1996 |
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