Mittens

MOA: University of British Columbia

3203/8

Leather mittens joined by wool cord. Mittens are long, with fur edging at cuff and wrist. A panel between the two and sitting on top surface is made of black velvet, embroidered with flowers, foliage and branches in green, blue, pink and yellow. A similar pattern has been applied to the top of each mitt. Woolen cord is made of braided white, orange, green and brown strands of wool, with small pompoms and tassels. It is attached to each mitt on the inner side at top.


  • Type of Item mitten
  • Culture Tahltan
  • Material skin, wool fibre, silk fibre
  • Measurements height 31.0 cm, width 40.0 cm, depth 5.0 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Telegraph Creek

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

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3203/0008