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Object of the Month August 2020

a color photograph of an antique croquet set with instruction manual.
A historic croquet set that belonged to the Ridgelys.

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A black and white photograph of two men playing croquet.
John and Otho Ridgely playing croquet c. 1897.

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Croquet Set

The English game of croquet first became widely popular in the late 19th century. Hampton’s lawns near the mansion were ideally suited for playing. The photo dating c. 1897 shows Captain John Ridgely (1851-1938) in the foreground playing croquet with his brother Otho Ridgely (left) and an unidentified friend. The croquet set from the museum collection probably dates from the 1920s, when it would have been enjoyed by Capt. John’s grandchildren.

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Hampton National Historic Site

Last updated: August 31, 2020