Easy Pack Dress Hanger Dies
Maker(a-c) Made by
Hoggson & Pettis Manufacturing Co.
American, founded 1878
Manufacturer(d) Manufactured by
Plimpton Manufacturing Company
American
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Belle Parkhurst Hall
American, 1883 - 1972
Date1925-1935
Medium(a-c) steel, (d) wood
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (a; length x width x height): 9 × 16 × 2 1/2in. (22.9 × 40.6 × 6.4cm)
Primary Dimensions (b; length x width x height): 6 1/2 × 13 1/2 × 2 1/2in. (16.5 × 34.3 × 6.4cm)
Primary Dimensions (c; length x width x height): 3 1/2 × 6 × 2 1/2in. (8.9 × 15.2 × 6.4cm)
Primary Dimensions (d; length x width x height): 17 1/2 × 17 1/2 × 4 1/2in. (44.5 × 44.5 × 11.4cm)
Primary Dimensions (b; length x width x height): 6 1/2 × 13 1/2 × 2 1/2in. (16.5 × 34.3 × 6.4cm)
Primary Dimensions (c; length x width x height): 3 1/2 × 6 × 2 1/2in. (8.9 × 15.2 × 6.4cm)
Primary Dimensions (d; length x width x height): 17 1/2 × 17 1/2 × 4 1/2in. (44.5 × 44.5 × 11.4cm)
ClassificationsTools
Credit LineGift of Russell H. Jones
Description(a-c) Three metal cutting dies of various sizes manufactured by Hoggson & Pettis Manufacturing Company used to cut cardboard Easy Pack Dress Hangers; and (d) original wooden box manufactured by The Plimpton Manufacturing Company.
(a) Die for large adult-sized hangers
(b) Die for medium adult-sized hangers
(c) Die for doll-sized hangers
(d) Wooden box constructed from 1x4 inch planks
(a) Die for large adult-sized hangers
(b) Die for medium adult-sized hangers
(c) Die for doll-sized hangers
(d) Wooden box constructed from 1x4 inch planks
Object number2020.14.1a-d
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Benjamin Butler
