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
early 19th century
about 1800
about 1800
Late 18th century
about A.D. 500
19th century
early 19th century
Early 19th century
early 18th century
1800–12