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Woman's traveling veil
American
early 19th century
Object Place: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: England (silk)
Medium/Technique
Plain weave silk
Dimensions
Overall: 149.9 x 93.3cm (59 x 36 3/4in.)
Other (tie): 40.6 x 3.8cm (16 x 1 1/2in.)
Other (tie): 40.6 x 3.8cm (16 x 1 1/2in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.15
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack silk veil; gathered at top; selvedge sewn together down lower front; black ribbon trim and ties. Silk imported from England or Continental Europe.
ProvenanceWorn by member of Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone; gift to the MFA, 1899