Woman's hood

American

late 18th century

Object Place: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States (lace)

Medium/Technique Plain weave silk, linen or cotton lace

Dimensions Overall: 83.8 x 106.7cm (33 x 42in.)
Other (lace): 4.4cm (1 3/4in.)

Credit Line Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone

Accession Number99.664.19

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionBlack 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.)

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