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Crinoline, Cage

Object number2013.117.4

Datec. 1860

MediumMetal/Cotton

Credit LineGift of Rebecca A. Farrar

DescriptionBustle-shaped cage crinoline. Eight flexible steel hoops on top half, twenty-two on lower half. Each loop is covered with fabric; steel crimps throughout hoops. Fabric waist band.Dimensions26 x 22 in. (66 x 55.9 cm)
Historical NotesCage crinoline, worn by members of the Farrar family. Margaret Sailey Hamilton (b.1796-d.1859) married Alexander Hamilton (b.1796-d.1879) of Washington County, Pennsylvania. This is the same Hamilton family that is connected with the Hamilton house at Meadowcroft, donor Rebecca A. Farrar believes Alexander and Margaret might have even built that house and also resided there, although this is not confirmed. Margaret and Alexander had five children: William, Robert, Alexander, Agnes and Mary. Mary Hamilton married Thomas Montford in 1862.

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