Coathanger

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Name/Title

Coathanger

Description

Wooden Hangers, metal handles/ hangerstrap A. Todd's of Course (hook turns) B. Black Label - Todd Bennett, Shelbyville, In C. Cream Label - Todd Bennett (stationary hook) D. Louis Todd - Shelbyville, In (hook turns) E. Plain - Smaller All assorted sizes. B and E missing, August 2026

Use

c.1930's Used to hang shirts or dresses in a closet. Each “arm” of the hanger goes in a sleeve of the shirt or dresses, as if the hanger is wearing the article of clothing. The central hooks sometimes turn.

Collection

Bud Field, Jr.

Acquisition

Accession

1998.012

Source or Donor

Field, Jr., Bud

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1930

Place

City

Shelbyville

Township

Addison Township

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 14, 2002

Create Date

January 14, 2002

Update Date

August 13, 2026