Found at old homesite

[thrillathahunt]

This relic is made of iron. It is 3 I/2 inches by 3 3/4 inches and says (The Ideal / Trousers Rack / Trade Mark) at the top and at the bottom (Patent 57189) any information on it would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[baspinall]

Couple more pic's may help. Is that a wheel in the middle?

 

[creskol]

I think originally, that had four or 5 pivoting arms that attached to it by which one could hang their trousers. Circa 1920 I think.

 

[thrillathahunt]

Couple more pic's may help. Is that a wheel in the middle?

Yes, it is a wheel that spins around.

 

[doublet2a]

Hi Rick
Cool relic..
Are the numbers 57189 or 457189??

https://www.google.com/patents/US45...a=X&ei=Oj6ZUvrKLMLnoATw94LIAQ&ved=0CD4Q6AEwAQ



Tim

 

[thrillathahunt]

Hi Rick
Cool relic..
Are the numbers 57189 or 457189??

https://www.google.com/patents/US45...a=X&ei=Oj6ZUvrKLMLnoATw94LIAQ&ved=0CD4Q6AEwAQ



Tim

Oh my gosh, good eyes Tim, it IS 457189. I thought the 4 was a rust spot

1891 patent date...would be good to find a picture of what the whole thing looked like.

 

[creskol]

I don't think the item in the patent has anything to do with the pants hanger.

 

[doublet2a]

I don't think the item in the patent has anything to do with the pants hanger.

But Rick says it has "The Ideal / Trousers Rack / Trade Mark" on it??
I think you were right on with you first post..

Tim

 

[thrillathahunt]

Pantaloons - tight fitting pants or trousers. I guess the question is, what does this trouser rack piece have to do with trousers or pantloons?