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Busk
American
late 18th to early 19th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Carved wood (maple)
Dimensions
7 x 30.7 cm (2 3/4 x 12 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.98
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionChip carved wooden busk, spirals at top and bottom, points of two hearts meet at center flanked by two small spirals, "PC" carved on reverse
Inscriptions"PC" carved on reverse
ProvenanceWorn by a member of the Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone; gift to MFA, 1899