Here are a few suggestions from the Witt Computer Index of
Modern American artists who incorporate images of
coat-hangers in their work - should you need the images I
can send these as photocopies - I will need your full
postal address - Hope this helps.


CALDER,Alexander;1898-1976;Belt Rack in the Shape of a Hand
JOHNS,Jasper;1958;Coat Hanger
JOHNS,Jasper;1960;Coathanger
JOHNS,Jasper;1969;According to what
JOHNS,Jasper;1969;Study According to What
JOHNS,Jasper;1971;Fragments,According to What,Coathanger & Spoon
JOHNS,Jasper;1972;Evion
MAN RAY;1920-1961;Obstruction
MAN RAY;1920;Assisted Readymade Coatstand
MAN RAY;1920;Coatstand
ROCKWELL,Norman;1941;Convention


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On Wed, 30 Sep 1998 19:42:28 -0400 "V. Linoff"
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> I am currently conducting research for a book on the history of the coat hanger.
> Aside from patent records and period periodicals, it is proving to be a somewhat arcane subject for which there has been very little prior research.
> Any information on museum collections, exhibitions, exhibition catalogues, and/or previous research papers would be most welcome.
> Any other leads would also be appreciated.
> Thanks in advance.
> V. Linoff

Dr.Catherine Gordon
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Courtauld Institute of Art
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