Collection Highlights
Indenture of Peter van Dyck and Cornelia, his Wife, Documenting the Administration of Margrieta van Varick's Estate
Date:
September 4, 1719
Object Number:
MSS.VanCortlandtPapers.vanDyck
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper, wax
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Clothes hanger
Object Number:
2002.40
Date:
ca. 1920
Medium:
Wood; metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. ( 21 x 43.8 cm )
Marks:
inscription: Printed inscription: "David Gibbs, Clothier/226-7thAVE./COR. 23rd ST./Phone Chelsea 4662"
Description:
Wooden clothes hanger with metal hook. Stamped inscription on front face: "David Gibbs, Clothier/226-7th AVE./COR. 23rd ST./Phone Chelsea 4662"
Gallery Label:
David Gibbs' clothing store was located at 226 7th Avenue (corner of 23rd Street) from 1909 until at least 1925.
Credit Line:
Gift of Brian Finch
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
