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Woman's dress
American
around 1800
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Plain weave cotton, plain weave linen and plain weave cotton linings, metal hooks and eyes
Dimensions
144 x 74 cm (56 11/16 x 29 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.71
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlue and white stripe dress, rounded neckline, high waisted fitted bodice with hooks at back and ties at waist, long sleeves with ruffle at shoulders and cuffs, full length skirt gathered in back with two tucks across bottom
ProvenanceWorn by a member of the Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone; gift to MFA, 1899