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Man's neckerchief

late 18th century to early 19th century
Object PlaceLexington, Massachusetts, United States
Place of ManufactureMassachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniquePlain weave cotton, embroidered in cross stitch with cotton or silk
Dimensions59 x 132 cm (23 1/4 x 51 15/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession number99.664.67
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceWorn by member of the Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone; gift to MFA, 1899
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