Mitten

96-20-4A

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

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 96-20-4A
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. (96-20-4B is the match of the pair).

Length 32 cm
Width 17 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mr. E. Perot Walker, 1996

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