Historical information

This trouser hanger was used by Linda Hine's father , Charles Joiner, formerly of Orbost. Charlie was born at Newmerella on 13/03/1908, the eldest of 7 children of Charles William Joiner and Louisa O'Neill. He farmed in the Orbost district and at Hillside near Bairnsdale. Charlie past away on 6th March 1998, aged 89, at the Bairnsdale Hospital.
HERBERT & Co. was one of the earliest stores in Orbost, located on the corner of Ruskin and NIcholson Streets, closing in 1970 and demolished in 1975. HERBERT & Co. also had stores at Noorinbee and Cann River, along with other business's including several garages.

Significance

This item is significant because it is a functional and a promotional item relating to Herbert and Co. whose owners had numerous businesses in east Gippsland from 1890's to 1970's.

Physical description

Two flat wooden lengths 23cms long and 2 cms wide, lined on inside of hanger with red felt material, connect by a silver coloured metal piece joining the two wooden lengths to form a hanger shape which can open and close to secure item to be hung. Inscription on the out side of one piece of wood.

Inscriptions & markings

HERBERT & Co. ORBOST & NOORINBEE