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Vintage Wood Clothes Hanger Early 20th Century Mendenhall Cleaners Dayton Ohio

$ 5.25

Availability: 66 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Decade: 1930s
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Hanger Size: 16 1/2 inches tip to tip
  • Condition: This old wooden clothes hanger possibly dates to the mid-20th century. It is a little bumped up, and some of the finish is worn. But the metal hanger is solid, as is the wood itself. Thanks.
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Look: Classic
  • Brand: E. M. Mendenhall Dry Cleaning
  • Material: Wood
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

    Description

    Seller's note:  A wood hanger expert hakimamja55 suggests this hanger came into being after the 1920s.
    Vintage wooden clothes hanger.
    Likely from the 1930s or later.
    16 1/2 inches tip to tip.
    2 1/4  inches tall without metal hook.
    Metal hook is 5 inches.
    The wood is round in shape.
    Dry Cleaning and Clean Dyeing / E.M. Mendenhall, 29 South Ludlow Street, Dayton, Ohio.
    The name E.M. Mendenhall is listed on the website daytonhistorybooks.com on a page titled Business Men of Dayton 1905-1906:
    "
    About ten years ago
    the first steam and dry cleaning dye house was opened in Dayton by Mr. Mendenhall.
    From a small beginning, he has built one of the finest plants of its kind in the country.
    His equipment enables him to do everything in his line from dry cleaning of the finest evening dresses to dyeing of the heaviest carpets and rugs.
    "Mr. Mendenhall receives a large patronage from prominent actors, receiving their work from different parts of the country.
    He employs about twelve regular assistants, in addition to those employed at his Richmond, Ind. Branch.
    Mr. Mendenhall’s latest venture is the new apartment house located at North Main Street, at its intersection with Vincent.
    He has also just completed a ,000 improvement to his fine establishment at 29 South Ludlow."
    Thanks.