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Coat Hanger Collection

Subcollections
Laundry Equipment
Overview

Coathangers are shaped to mimic the human shoulders, providing a support structure for garments to hang from.

Historical information

A coathanger, also known as a clothes hanger or simply a hanger, is a device used to hang and support garments. It's designed to resemble human shoulders, allowing for the storage of coats, jackets, sweaters, shirts, blouses, and dresses in a way that helps prevent wrinkles. Coathangers often have a lower bar for hanging trousers or skirts.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2025.36
Item type
Domestic Objects
Household Items
Objects
Themes
Fashion
Social History
Material
Metal
Plastic
Wood
Keywords
Clothing Accessories
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Thursday, 26 March, 2026
Completeness
83
Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

Collection of coathangers
Coat Hanger
Coat Hanger

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