Woman's cap
1820s
Place of UseLexington, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueLinen gauze with cotton chian stitch embroidery probably worked with tambour needle
Dimensions26 x 25 cm (10 1/4 x 9 13/16 in.)measured flat on side for storage
Credit LineGift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession number99.846
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ProvenanceWorn by donor's great-aunt Caira Robbins (1794-1881); Inherited by Ellen A. Stone; Gift to MFA, 1899
early 19th century
early 19th century
19th century
about 1800
about 1800
early 18th century
1800–12
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