Peggy Hoyt Hanger, 1925-1935

THF188548 / Peggy Hoyt Hanger, 1925-1935
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Hanger (Costume equipment)

Date Made

1925-1935

Creator Notes

Made by the Hampden Mfg. Co., Westfield, Massachusetts.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2010.90.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Colleen Cruise Reynolds.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Paint (Coating)

Color

Blue
Gray (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 9 in
Width: 16.5 in
Thickness: 1.75 in

Inscriptions

Stamped on underside of hanger: PARAGON Stamped on underside of hanger: HAMPDEN MFG. CO./ WESTFIELD, MASS.
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