Lot 22: Dutch Cap and Mittens by: Emily Burns

Reliable headgear for all weather conditions is an absolute must for the active outdoorsman. This year’s CLF Fundraising Auction will present the perfect set for bidders at the annual event.

Emily Burns has contributed a matching set of cap and mittens that are both comfortable and period-appropriate. The cap is similar to a traditional Dutch sailor’s cap, often referred to as “muts.” Burns handspun the yarn for the project. The brown portions are from naturally brown merino wool, which contrasts nicely with a brighter hue that was achieved by dying rambouillet wool with a combination of cochineal, madder, and sumac berry. Burns notes that the patterned cap can be worn in several different configurations and “the mittens are warm and versatile for work and outdoor activity.”