Mitten

1998.2900.1

Creation Date
1940 – 1950
Materials

Dimensions

10.16 cm. W x 27.305 cm. L Item (Overall)

Description
This single left-hand mitten was knitted white with black Norwegian motifs. The back of the hand has eight-pointed stars, a boy and girl, and a decorative band. The thumb has one eight pointed star. The palm has a repeating honeycomb pattern. The cuff is in 1x1 rib with black and white stripes. It was knitted by Albertina (Tyvog) Dickson. There is no right hand mitten to match in the collection.

In 2021, Stephenie Anderson created a knitting pattern for this mitten. 

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