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Woman's dress
American
late 18th to early 19th century
Object Place: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Plain weave silk, plain weave linen lining, silk tape
Dimensions
Overall (bodice): 182.9 x 129.5 cm (72 x 51 in.)
Other (skirt): 112 cm (44 1/8 in.)
Other (center back): 177.8 cm (70 in.)
Other (petticoat): 67.3 cm (26 1/2 in.)
Other (skirt): 112 cm (44 1/8 in.)
Other (center back): 177.8 cm (70 in.)
Other (petticoat): 67.3 cm (26 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.29a-b
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPlum-colored silk dress, round neck with drawstring, high waist with drawstring, white linen bodice lining open at front (pinned together when worn), long fitted sleeves with linen lining and open wrists, open skirt with shaped edges and pleats and train at back. Plum-colored silk petticoat (part of dress), deep pleats at front and back, black ribbon ties remain sewn on one side, side openings below waist, (constructed of four panels of fabric).
ProvenanceWorn by Abigail Robbins (1759-1850); Inherited by her great-granddaughter Ellen A. Stone; Gift to MFA, 1899