Crinoline, Cage
Object number2013.117.3
Datec. 1860
MediumMetal/Cotton
Credit LineGift of Rebecca A. Farrar
DescriptionCage crinoline. Twenty-five flexible steel hoops, each covered with fabric; steel crimps throughout hoops. Fabric extension added to waist band.Dimensions29 x 27.5 in. (73.7 x 69.9 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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c. 1860
c. 1860
F. & J. Heinz Company
Redlich Manufacturing Company
