Crinoline, Cage
Object number2013.117.2
Manufacturer
Downs and Bassett
Datec. 1860
OriginBirmingham, CT
MediumMetal/Cotton
Credit LineGift of Rebecca A. Farrar
DescriptionBustle-shaped cage crinoline. Seventeen flexible steel hoops, each covered with fabric; steel crimps throughout hoops.Dimensions25 x 23 in. (63.5 x 58.4 cm)MarksStamped on inner waist band "NO. 30"; "MANUFACTURED BY / DOWNS & BASSETT. / BIRMINGHAM CONN." ; "The Empress".
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
c. 1860
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