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American
last quarter of the 18th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Plain weave linen
Dimensions Overall: 10.5 x 45.7 cm (4 1/8 x 18 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.6
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionPleated neck stock, four button holes on shorter tab at one end, longer tapered tab at opposite end (Stocks were worn with a metal buckle at the back of the neck. The tab with buttonholes was slipped over knobs on the buckle, while the plain tab was pulled through the buckle.)
ProvenanceWorn by a member of Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone; gift to MFA, 1899