Knitted Glove c. 1936

Elizabeth Moutal, born in 1909, made this knitted glove. The intimate nature of knitting places this glove in conversation with domestic labor, traditionally associated with women. Moutal’s choice of material and form invites us to consider the intersection of gender and craft. The glove, as an object worn close to the body, gains a personal dimension, suggesting a connection to identity and lived experience. While maintaining traditional representations, Moutal elevates the craft. The glove invites reflection on the value ascribed to different forms of labor and creative expression.