Woman's hood
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Black silk caped hood trimmed with lace; gathered at back with drawstring around face and one surviving ribbon tie; small shaped cape with pointed back. (Lace probably made in Ipswich, Massachusetts.)

Provenance

Worn by Abigail Robbins (1759-1850); Inherited by her great-granddaughter Ellen A. Stone; Gift to the MFA, 1899

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone

Woman's hood

  • American, late 18th century
Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
Place of Manufacture
probably Massachusetts, United States
Place of Manufacture
probably Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States (lace)
Dimensions
Overall: 83.8 x 106.7cm (33 x 42in.) Other (lace): 4.4cm (1 3/4in.)
Medium or Technique
Plain weave silk, linen or cotton lace
Classification
Costumes
Accession Number
99.664.19
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