Hannah would have worn clothing similar to her non-Quaker peers, but her apparel was influenced by her religious beliefs. Clothing for young women consisted of stays, shifts, stockings, petticoats, short or long gowns, shoes and bonnets. As a Quaker, Hannah was taught that fancy clothes were unnecessary and frivolous. Quakers did not adorn their clothing with buttons, pockets, ruffles, or decorations of any kind. While most people used their clothing as a way to show their wealth and status, Hannah kept hers simple. As a result, her clothing was not as elaborate nor as uncomfortable as that worn by other girls in her social class.

Unlike most other girls her age, Hannah was responsible for a home and five young children. Girls with similar backgrounds spent their time sewing and learning housewifery skills. They practiced their reading and writing skills, as well. Some learned to play a musical instrument and participated in courtship rituals by attending dances and feasts.