Muff

anonymous, c. 1900 - c. 1945

During the winter, people would wear gloves, or a muff, a short roll in which to bury the hands and keep them warm. Muffs would often be made of fur, with a padded lining. Many muffs, like this example, were made of soft moleskin.

  • Artwork typemuff
  • Object numberBK-2012-54
  • Dimensionsheight 24.5 cm x width 17 cm x depth 12 cm
  • Physical characteristicsmollenbont, zijde

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Muff

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-2012-54

  • Description

    Mof van mollenbont gevoerd met zijde. Rond en kort model, rondom de uiteinden voorzien van een gerimpelde, licht uitstekende rand auberginekleurige zijde. Gevoerd met dezelfde stof.


Creation

  • Creation

    furrier: anonymous, Netherlands

  • Dating

    c. 1900 - c. 1945

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    mollenbont, zijde

  • Dimensions

    height 24.5 cm x width 17 cm x depth 12 cm


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of the heirs of Van Reenen

  • Acquisition

    gift 2008-05

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