Koken Barber Shop Hat and Coat Rack |
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Information |
| aw item number: 2005.048 | |
| manufacturer: Koken Barber Supply Co., St. Louis, Missouri | |
| color: White and nickel | |
| circa: 1915 | |
| size: 31"Dia. x 87"H | |
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color: White and nickel |
| original price: $65.00 | composition: Cast iron, wood & brass |
| acquisition date: 12/1/2005 | status: Collection |
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description: A
purpose-built rack; wooden center post mounted securely in a cast-iron
porcelain-enameled fluted base with nickel trim, neckwear tray with a
galley rail midway up, nickel plated metal ring with 10 combination hat
and coat hooks and wooden ball finial. information: Also known as costumers and resembling a barber pole this fixture afforded patrons a place for garments while getting a hair cut. Produced only for a short period around 1908-15 due to the high cost in comparison to metal racks. |
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