Artwork : ArchiveNo00099

Father's Mitten 1950s

ContributionForm
Contributor Name	Sandra Taylor
Contributor Image	No_00098_Sandra_Taylor.jpg
Profession
Location	Baffins
Collection Date	20.02.08 2.04pm
Artefact Name	Father's Mitten
Artefact Description	Sheepskin, mitten style. Well-worn.
Artefact Date	1950s
Artefact Stored	In drawer in bedroom
Artefact Form
Artefact Image	Glove_2.jpg
Sample Taken	Wool from inside glove
Sample Image
History of Artefact	The glove belonged to Sandra’s father, James Taylor – he was a gentleman’s outfitter. Worn for the Aberdeen winters! Bought in Scotland.
Historian
Previous Owners	Father
Special Memories	‘He was meticulous in his appearance; he hated to have dirty hands. He didn’t like to paint because he didn’t want to get his hands dirty. He was about 5” 4. He took great care of these mittens. He died when he was 47 years old. My son, Andrew, who is very like my father had a real affinity with the gloves. He was born nine months after my father died. When I am sad I cuddle it. I also smell it to remind me of him.’
Artwork Image	Resize_00099_Glove.jpg

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I	Attachmentb	Action	Size
jpg	Glove_2.jpg	manage	27.7 K
jpg	No_00098_Sandra_Taylor.jpg	manage	59.2 K
jpg	Resize_00099_Glove.jpg	manage	221.8 K