Illustrative document underscoring that the transfer of property rights, even from woman to woman was negotiated by male guardians. 

February 10, 1797/8

Received of Seth Makepeace, Administrator of the estate of Experience Makepeace of Norton, late deceased, One Calliminco (sp) gown for the use of Abigail Makepeace. 

I say, received of me, 

Simon Wetherel, guardian for Abigail. 

*Caliminco was a fine British export worsted wool at the time and the Makepeace / Wetherel lines extend back to 1700 in the United States. 2.75 x 7.75” uneven as original w/ foxing left edge.