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Woman's hat
American
late 18th to early 19th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Plain weave silk, cardboard
Dimensions
Overall: 15.2 x 19.7 x 33 cm (6 x 7 3/4 x 13 in.)
Other (streamer): 71.1 cm (28 in.)
Other (streamer): 71.1 cm (28 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.10
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionRigid black silk hat with high oval crown and narrow shaped brim, pleated fabric covering crown which converges at center top, ribbon bow at back and single streamer
ProvenanceWorn by a member of the Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone; gift to MFA, 1899