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Textile fragment


Traveling veil fragment
probably English or French, used in America
about 1830
Place of Use: Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably England or France

Medium/Technique Silk plain weave
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 9.5 cm (3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Asa Gray
Accession Number98.60f
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionGreen textile fragment, selvedge on left
ProvenanceFrom gowns and other clothing worn by members of the donor's father's family (Charles Greeley Loring, 1794-1868); Mrs. Asa Gray (Jane Lathrop Loring, 1821-1909); Gift to the MFA, April, 1898