K.H. Erickson Hanger

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

K.H. Erickson Hanger

Entry/Object ID

NU 2021.150

Description

A curved wooden hanger, with a unusually-shaped metal hook attached to the top. The name of the store is inscribed on one side of the hanger.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

K.H. Erickson Hardware and Sporting Goods

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

It was very difficult to track down information on this store, where it was, and when it was in operation. A reference to K.H. Erickson was found in a 1915 newspaper, but there was no mention of the store.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Front side of hanger

Transcription

K.H. ERICKSON, Hardware and Sporting Goods. / LOS GATOS, CAL.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Hanger, Clothes

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Clothing Care Objects

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Width

16-1/4 in

Depth

1-5/8 in

Length

9-1/4 in

Material

Wood, Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Good