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Mehetable Stoddard Sumner (Welles)
(American, 1784–1826)
early 19th century
Place of Manufacturepossibly France
Place of UseBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueCotton twill, linen plain weave (binding), silk thread
DimensionsOverall (measured open and flat with straps up): 48 x 60 cm (18 7/8 x 23 5/8 in.)
Other (center front length): 38 cm (14 15/16 in.)
Other (center front length): 38 cm (14 15/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Emily Welles Robbins (Mrs. Harry Pelham Robbins) and the Hon. Sumner Welles, in memory of Georgiana Welles Sargent
Accession number49.905
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