Historical information
London Stores opened in 1925 and specialised in mens' wear. It was located on the corner of Elizabeth and Bourke streets Melbourne. It was designed by the architects HW and FB Tonkins to the then Melbourne height limit of 132 feet [40 metres].
Physical description
Folding wooden coathanger with a twisted wire hook, from the London Stores, Melbourne.
Inscriptions & markings
On front in white lettering stamped into the wood: "MADE IN ENGLAND FOR THE LONDON STORES - OPP. G.P.O. MELBOURNE"
Stamped on back: "THE KROSSOUT PATENT 25757"
