Mitts

Art Historical Context

Step into the elegance of late 18th-century fashion with these exquisite *Mitts*, crafted from supple leather and luxurious silk during the fourth quarter of the 1700s. Likely of British origin, these delicate hand coverings—short gloves that leave the fingers free—were a staple accessory for women of refinement, offering both protection and style for social occasions. Housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute from the Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection, they exemplify the period's blend of practicality and ornamentation. The mitts' floral motifs, a hallmark tag of this pie...