Name/Title
Stretcher, HatDescription
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 1941-1985Collection
Hub DellekampAcquisition
Accession
1985.042Source or Donor
Hub DellekampAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Date made
1926Place
City
ChicagoState/Province
IllinoisCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Made: Hatters Supply HouseCreate Date
July 22, 2001Update Date
August 3, 2024