Woman's cap
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White linen cap, circular section at back, front panels joined with twisted insertion stitch, cartridge pleated ruffle around face and neck of lighter-weight linen, pair of ties at chin, written in black ink on back: "Caira Robbins/ No. 8"

Inscription

Written in black ink on back: "Caira Robbins/ No. 8"

Provenance

Worn by donor's great-aunt Caira Robbins (1794-1881); Inherited by Ellen A. Stone; Gift to MFA, 1899

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone

Woman's cap

  • Woman's night cap
  • American, first quarter of the 19th century
Place of Use
Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
Place of Manufacture
Massachusetts, United States
Dimensions
20 x 12 x 21 cm (7 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)
Medium or Technique
Plain weave linen, lighter-weight plain weave linen ruffle
Classification
Costumes
Accession Number
99.664.31
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