Timbrell Cockburn Cunha - The Blog

One of the most neglected and notoriously incorrect pieces of winter clothing, is also one of the easiest to correct, that of the wool mitten. Whether it be finger-less men’s gloves, mittens knit using the wrong method, or modern leather and fabric gloves, this accessory is often ignored, or inappropriately compensated for with modern equipment. Thankfully, this need not be the case, owing to period images and patterns that still exist, inclusive of commercially available historically accurate patterns (such as those worn here, by Trisha da Cunha of Timbrell Cockburn Cunha, who thankfully offers this pattern for a very reasonable price of $5, as to make them accessible).

The “Canada Cap”, also known as the “Canadian Cap”, one of the most well-known pieces of clothing unique to the Northern regions of the North America continent and one renown for not only its beautiful appearance, but also its practical use in withstanding harsh weather. When one thinks of the Province of Quebec in the 18th century (which included modern day Ontario), outside of the capote, this is possibly the second most recognizable item.