Pair of women's gloves

American

late 18th to early 19th century

Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Hand-knit linen

Dimensions 50.5 x 16 cm (19 7/8 x 6 5/16 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone

Accession Number99.664.73a-b

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionLong white glove, plain except three thin bands on top of hand, seam on inside of hand and arm, split in thumb

ProvenanceWorn by a member of the Robbins family; inherited by Ellen A. Stone; gift to MFA, 1899