Coat Hanger

c. 1918
Overview

A black oblong metal rectangular plate which has a hole in the centre and a wire hook fastened through the hole. At the ends of metal plate at each end are wire arms, which can be folded towards the centre.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2002.5a
Item type
Material
Width
43.3000 cm
Height or length
8.5000 cm
Depth
4 cm
Inscriptions and markings

Embossed on the left side of the metal plate is "W.P. BIRD" and underneath is "Ladies & Gents Tailor". On the right hand side of the metal plane is "KATANNING".

On the back of the plate is scratched "1906".

Contextual information

W.P. Bird was a ladies and gentleman's tailor in Katanning at the beginning of the 20th century.

Year
Last modified
Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
Completeness
83
Permissions

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Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

Katanning Historical Society

Top view of Coat Hanger
Top view of Coat Hanger
Front view of Coat Hanger
Front view of Coat Hanger

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