Mitten
93-1-1A
From: Alaska | Upper Copper River
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Number | 93-1-1A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Ahtna |
| Provenience | Alaska | Upper Copper River |
| Culture Area | Subarctic Culture Area |
| Creator | Mrs. John of Mentasta |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Moose Hide | Beaver Fur | Wool |
| Description | A pair of moose hide mittens with hide side fringe; beaver fur trim; red, green and white wool yarn harness; and floral pattern in orange, black, white, navy, green, red, and royal blue grass rocaille beads. Made by Mrs. John of Mentasta; worn by Mary Anne Billum; given to donor by Mable M. Hash, granddaughter of Mrs. Billum. |
| Length | 32.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Frederica de Laguna, 1993 |
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