Name/Title
Wishbone hanger advertising Walt's Men's Shop, 1970sEntry/Object ID
2021.15.1Description
Acc. No. 21.15.1 A, B
Subject Category: Businesses of Alameda; Clothing Retail
Date or Period: 1970s
Object: Wooden Hanger (2)
Description: Wooden Hangers, with a shaped top section and metal hook and pants rod attached with thick metal wire. Wire is attached with a triple coil on one end, crossing over the pants bar, and coiled once on the other end before attaching to the hanger section. Hook has a straightened section, and ends in a loop. One 'arm' of hanger section has a stamped or carved legend: 'Wishbone, Batts - Grand Rapids - Mich'. In the center a yellow and black label has been applied, stating: 'Tailored by Timely Clothes’, ‘Walt's Men's Shop, Alameda'. On B. The text has worn off.
Size: 17” x 9”
History of Object:
Wooden hanger used to display clothing at Walt's Men's Shop, corner of Park and Santa Clara.
The first Wishbone hanger was invented by John Thomas Batts, c. 1910, to be used in special display cases (US patent, 1,007,052, 1911).
Acquired from: unknown
Catalog Date: Feb 5, 2021
