Shepherds with mittens

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Remeber those shepherds in the field abiding? They were dressed sensibly for the occasion - with mittens. We have visual proof!






The full frontal. ;) This altarpainting is from Nes Stavechurch in Sogn, Western Norway. From around 1315.




The sensible shepherds - dressed for a cold night, complete with mittens. I kind of love the mitten detail.