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Woman's scarf or shawl
Woman's cloak
Woman's scarf or shawl
American
late 18th to early 19th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Plain weave cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 55.2 x 167 cm (21 3/4 x 65 3/4 in.)
Other (ruffle width): 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)
Other (ruffle width): 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.87
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite cloak or scarf with fluted ruffle, cloth label marked "40" sewn to corner, (probably worn draped over shoulders with ruffle folded over)
Marks
Cloth label marked "40" sewn to corner
ProvenanceWorn by donor's great-grandmother Abigail Robbins (1759-1850); Inherited by Ellen A. Stone; Gift to MFA, 1899