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Woman's kerchief
American
late 18th to early 19th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Plain weave cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 97.5 x 97.8 cm (38 3/8 x 38 1/2 in.)
Other (selvage to selvage): 97.8 cm (38 1/2 in.)
Other (selvage to selvage): 97.8 cm (38 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.25
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSquare white kerchief, "A. R." (Abigail Robbins) written in black ink in corner
Marks
"A. R." written in black ink in corner (see Donor History text entry)
ProvenanceWorn by Abigail Robbins (1759-1850); inherited by her great-granddaughter Ellen A. Stone; Gift to MFA, 1899