Mitts

Art Historical Context

Step into the refined world of early 19-century American fashion with *Mitts*, a delicate pair of hand coverings from an unknown artist. Dating to the early 1800s, these accessories hail from the Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, they were generously gifted by Mrs. George Nichols in1964. As part of American material culture, mitts like these were essential wardrobe pieces, offering a blend of practicality and elegance for women navigating the era's social scenes. In the post-Revolutionary United States, fashion drew inspiration from European trends while embracing a growing...