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Woman's night cap
Woman's cap
Woman's night cap
American
first quarter of the 19th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Plain weave linen, lighter-weight plain weave linen ruffle
Dimensions
20 x 12 x 21 cm (7 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.31
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite linen cap, circular section at back, front panels joined with twisted insertion stitch, cartridge pleated ruffle around face and neck of lighter-weight linen, pair of ties at chin, written in black ink on back: "Caira Robbins/ No. 8"
InscriptionsWritten in black ink on back: "Caira Robbins/ No. 8"
ProvenanceWorn by donor's great-aunt Caira Robbins (1794-1881); Inherited by Ellen A. Stone; Gift to MFA, 1899