Coathanger

Object/Artifact

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Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

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A

Name/Title

Coathanger

Description

4 Wooden Hangers given as advertising mediums A. Joseph & Hoover - The Leading Clothiers - Shelbyville, IN (hook turns) B. Will Webb Suits - 16.50 & Up - Overcoats, Shelbyville, In C. Bonita Cleaners & Tailors D. Velvet-covered wooden hanger B, C, D are missing, August 2026

Use

Shelby County 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. Sometimes the central hooks will turn.

Collection

Melody Pike

Acquisition

Accession

1998.013

Source or Donor

Pike, Melody

Acquisition Method

Donation

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 14, 2002

Create Date

January 14, 2002

Update Date

August 13, 2026