Not currently on display at the V&A

Hatstand

1933-1936 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The frame is formed of three members of chromed steel tube bent at the bottom to form a tripod and at the tope to support three chrome hooks. The three members are attached above the tripod and below the curved top stage by two short black cylinders of plastic attached by screws through the abutting tubes.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Chromed bent tubular steel and plastic
Brief description
Hatstand; chromed tubular steel; Pel Limited, Great Britain, 1933-1936
Physical description
The frame is formed of three members of chromed steel tube bent at the bottom to form a tripod and at the tope to support three chrome hooks. The three members are attached above the tripod and below the curved top stage by two short black cylinders of plastic attached by screws through the abutting tubes.
Dimensions
  • Height: 184.2cm
  • Base depth: 53.3cm
Measurements taken from paper records - not checked on object.
Style
Credit line
Given by Pel Ltd.
Object history
Given to the V&A in 1978 (acquisition registered file no. 77/285). On entry to the Museum it was noted that the chrome was 'slightly rubbed'.
Historical context
Hatstands of this type were used along with matching umbrella stands (W.87-1978) in luxury London hotels such as The Savoy and Claridges.
Associated object
W.87-1978 (Set)
Collection
Accession number
W.88-1978

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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