Netted mitts - Netting is created by tying knots over a gauge called a mesh stick. A double pointed knitting needle can be used as a mesh stick. A needle with an eye at both ends is filled with thread and then loops/knots are made around the mesh stick.
Location: Currently not on view
Made At: United States
See more items in: Home and Community Life: Textiles, Lace, Victorian Needlework, Textiles
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Credit Line: Gift of Edna E. Switzer
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: TE.E381018Catalog Number: E381018.000Accession Number: 157932
Object Name: netting, mitts, pair of
Measurements: overall: 9 1/2 in x 3 in; 24.13 cm x 7.62 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-804b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_629963
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