Stretcher, Hat

Name/Title

Stretcher, Hat

Description

Two pieces of curved wood, semi circle in shape; 2" thick, two pieces fastened together with an iron rod that screws into wood on each end. rod has elongated grooves in it, wood pieces have holes in each end. Page 11 of Hatters Supply catalog (see accession 1985.042.001) Stretcher used in the cleaning and steaming process of felt hats. Donor operated cleaners on W. Broadway, Shelbyville, IN Used by Dellekamp Cleaners 1941-1985

Use

Dellekamp Cleaners

Collection

Hub Dellekamp

Acquisition

Accession

1985.042

Source or Donor

Hub Dellekamp

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

1926

Place

City

Chicago

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Made: Hatters Supply House

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 22, 2001

Create Date

July 22, 2001

Update Date

August 3, 2024