Woman's hat

White hat with two pufffed sections at top, large back panel, two side panels over ears, ruffled edge, drawn work insertion band between panels and ruffle, white fabric ties

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 hat

  • American, 1820s
Place of Use
Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
Place of Manufacture
probably Massachusetts, United States
Dimensions
Overall: 27.9 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 x 9 in.)
Medium or Technique
Plain weave cotton
Classification
Costumes
Accession Number
99.664.89
Not on view

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