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E1730-0 - Mittens (1 Pair) Back

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Description

A pair of mittens made of caribou hide. The pieces that form the palms and inner parts of the thumbs have had the hair removed. Strips of caribou hide are sewn around the cuffs and along horizontal seams where several pieces of hide are sewn together.

Information from the Smithsonian

FROM CARD: "2 PAIRS. 2 PAIR FOUND WITH NO. 1730 -- L.L.L. 2/1976."

  • Collection: Macfarlane Collection
  • Catalogue Number: E1730-0
  • Object Type: mittens
  • Materials: hide, sinew
  • Manufacturing Techniques: cutting, sewing, scraping, piecing
  • Tags: clothing

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