Woman's apron

late 18th to early 19th century

Place of UseLexington, Massachusetts, United States

Place of ManufactureMassachusetts, United States

Place of Manufacturepossibly England (fabric)

Medium/TechniquePlain weave warp striped linen, plain weave cotton tape (tie)

DimensionsLength: 94 cm (37 in.)

Credit LineGift of Miss Ellen A. Stone

Accession number99.664.21

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ProvenanceLate 18th or early 19th century, said to have belonged to Abigail Winship Robbins (b. 1759 - d. 1850), Lexington, MA; passed by descent, probably to her son, Eli Robbins (b. 1786 - d. 1856), Lexington; to his daughter, Ellen Adelia Robbins Stone (b. 1817 - d. 1890), Lexington; to her daughter, Ellen A. Stone (b. 1854 - d. 1944), Lexington [see note]; 1899, gift of Ellen A. Stone to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 15, 1899)

NOTE: When the shirt was accessioned, it was said by the donor to have been worn by Abigail Robbins and passed to her by descent through the Robbins family.