Mitten

96-20-6B

From: Canada | Hopedale and Nain (Moravian Mission Stations) | Coast of Labrador

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 96-20-6B
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

Left sealskin eskimo mitten. Leather lining inside with a short fur outer layer. Long fur trim opening. Sewn in separate two panels. (96-20-5A 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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