Woman's apron

American

late 18th to early 19th century

Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: possibly England (fabric)

Medium/Technique Plain weave warp striped linen, plain weave cotton tape (tie)

Dimensions Length: 94 cm (37 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone

Accession Number99.664.21

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWhite striped muslin apron

ProvenanceLate 18th or early 19th century, said to have belonged to Abigail Winship Robbins (b. 1759 - d. 1850), Lexington, MA; passed by descent, probably to her son, Eli Robbins (b. 1786 - d. 1856), Lexington; to his daughter, Ellen Adelia Robbins Stone (b. 1817 - d. 1890), Lexington; to her daughter, Ellen A. Stone (b. 1854 - d. 1944), Lexington [see note]; 1899, gift of Ellen A. Stone to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 15, 1899)

NOTE: When the shirt was accessioned, it was said by the donor to have been worn by Abigail Robbins and passed to her by descent through the Robbins family.