Coat Rack
Truman was well known for his walks in Washington, DC and in Independence, MO. He usually left from the front of the house, through the front gate, and took a variety of routes to his office at the Truman Library. He hung his hat and coat on this rack after his daily walks. They remained there after his death.
Coat rack
Wood. L 91.5, W 30.5, D 8.4 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 437
Coat
Bess Truman's wool tweed coat.
Wool, plastic. L 104.1, W 55.9 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 423
Raincoat
Harry S Truman's beige cloth coat.
Fabric, plastic. L 96.5, W 55.9 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 424
Raincoat
Harry S Truman's copper and black checked cloth coat.
Fabric, plastic. L 105.8, W 63.5 cm [underneath beige raincoat]
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 426
Homberg
Made by Lee, Fifth Avenue, New York
Gold lettering on band opposite label reads: "Made Expressly For Hon. Harry S. Truman."
Felt, leather, plastic. H 12.7, D 33.3 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 427
Umbrella
Fabric, metal, wood. L 88.8, D 104.1 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 433
Umbrella
Gold band around handle with engraved lettering: "To E.W.T. FROM H.S.T. 37-1956." Thirty-seventh anniversary gift.
Fabric, metal, wood. L 87.6, D 95.9 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 431
Umbrella
Nylon, metal, shell, wood. L 89.8, D 101.6 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 432
Coat Hanger
Label reads: "Kansas City, Custom Garment Co., 10th & Central, Kansas City, MO."
Plastic, steel. L 43.2, W 22.9 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 438
Coat Hanger
Stamped: "Good form, Washington Indiana."
Wood, metal. L 43.2, W 22.9 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 439