Miniature Mittens

MOA: University of British Columbia

3203/6 a-b

Pair of miniature mittens. Fine black fur surrounds both cuff and wrist of the light tan leather mitts. Between these strips as well as on the back of the hand are embroidered vines and flowers in red, purple and blue. Mittens are unlined.


  • Type of Item mitten
  • Culture Tahltan
  • Material skin, wool fibre
  • Measurements height 9.0 cm, width 7.0 cm, depth 2.5 cm (part a) height 9.0 cm, width 8.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm (part b)

  • Previous Owner Karen Clark, Paul Clark
  • Received from Karen Clark, Paul Clark

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date before 1970
  • Ownership Date before October 17, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on October 17, 2016

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3203/0006 a-b