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Woman's hat
American
late 18th century to early 19th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Plain weave silk, straw, cotton net trim
Dimensions
Overall: 2.5 x 38.1 cm (1 x 15 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.38
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFlat straw hat covered with blue silk fabric, blue and white silk ribbon rathered around crown and tied in bow, white net trim around crown, white silk lining underneath
ProvenanceWorn by a member of the Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone; gift to MFA, 1899