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Woman's bonnet
American
early 19th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably England or Continental Europe
Medium/Technique
Braided straw, paper lining, wire wrapped in silk
Dimensions
Overall: 24.8 x 19.7 x 26.7 cm (9 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 10 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.107
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionStraw bonnet with continuous crown and brim, alternating braided pattern, silk corded wire around inside edge, paper lining inside back
ProvenanceWorn by a member of the Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone; gift to MFA, 1899