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Coat Hanger
c. 1910Subcollections
Overview
A foldable metal coat hanger with ribbon on the edges that clothes hang off and a bottom railing to hold another piece of clothing.
Historical information
An unusual style, advertising for Tailors shop, W.P. Bird who had a shop in Katanning. The item was found in the rubbish tip at Gnowangerup 2008.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2008.79
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Metal
Ribbon
Width
40 cm
Height or length
24.5000 cm
Depth
3.2000 cm
Inscriptions and markings
On the ribbon on the left hand side of the coat hanger is "Katanning" and on the right hand side is "W.P. Bird"
Year
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Tuesday, 10 March, 2026
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Copyright category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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