coat hook

Historical information

This hanging rack has been made out of used horse shoes. It may have been used separately or as part of a longer rack attached to a wooden backing.

Significance

This item shows the skill and craftmanship of self-reliant rural families.

Physical description

A home-made coat hook made from two small horseshoes which have been bent and welded together to make a hook for hanging coats. It has been painted black.

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