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Woman's cap
Woman's hat
Woman's cap
American
1820s
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Plain weave cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 27.9 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 x 9 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.89
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite hat with two pufffed sections at top, large back panel, two side panels over ears, ruffled edge, drawn work insertion band between panels and ruffle, white fabric ties
ProvenanceWorn by donor's great-aunt Caira Robbins (1794-1881); Inherited by Ellen A. Stone; Gift to MFA, 1899