Man's kerchief

Man's cravat

American

19th century

Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably England (fabric)

Medium/Technique Plain weave cotton

Dimensions Overall: 57.8 x 96.5 cm (22 3/4 x 38 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone

Accession Number99.664.72

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionTriangular white and red plaid kerchief or cravat

Marks Cloth label sewn to corner: "N. H. Gerry"

ProvenanceProbably worn by a member of the Robbins family or Lexington resident; inherited or aquired by Ellen A. Stone; gift to MFA, 1899