Commissioned by
Pullman Palace Car Company, American, 1867 - 1969
Manufactured by
Unidentified
Date
early to mid 20th century
Medium
wood, metal
Dimensions
8 3/8 × 17 1/8 × 5/8 in. (21.3 × 43.5 × 1.6 cm)
Description
A wood clothes hanger with a metal hook. Printed in black ink on both sides of the hanger is “PULLMAN” and “TRAVEL AND SLEEP IN SAFETY AND COMFORT.”
Classification
Tools and Equipment-Occupational
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Type
hangers (costume equipment)
Topic
Labor
Pullman Porters
Transportation
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.63.63.23.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd524bb6b95-1a74-4cae-9815-89042fe395cc

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