Woman's cap

American

1820s

Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Knotted linen

Dimensions 21 x 22.5 cm (8 1/4 x 8 7/8 in.) measured flat on side for storage

Credit Line Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone

Accession Number99.847

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionNet cap made of two thicknesses of thread knotted into concentric rings of various patterned meshes, heavier thread strung through edge

ProvenanceWorn by a member of the Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone; gift to MFA, 1899