I found Shaper hangers at dirtcheapfixtures at a good price.
On Oct 14, 2015 9:59 AM, "Dee Stubbs-Lee" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Thanks, Ann!
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> *From:* Textile Conservators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On
> Behalf Of *Ann Frisina
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 14, 2015 11:51 AM
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> *Subject:* Re: padded hangers with longer shanks
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> Check out Acme Display.  I usually purchase the shaper hanger
> polypropylene with chrome hook at 15" wide.  But I do believe they have a
> longer shank one available.
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> http://www.acmedisplay.com/shop/category.aspx?cat=1&id=18
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> Best Ann
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> Ann Frisina
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> Textile Conservator
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> Minnesota Historical Society
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> On Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 7:42 AM, Dee Stubbs-Lee <[log in to unmask]>
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> Hello,
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> I am wondering if anyone on the list can point me in the direction of a
> supplier who can provide good quality padded hangers for historic costume
> storage with long shanks? We would prefer a longer shank on the hanger than
> what most commercially available conservation hangers provide, in order to
> more safely accommodate historic costume with taller collars.
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> Many thanks,
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> Dee
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> *Dee Stubbs-Lee*, CAPC, MA
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> Conservator / Restauratrice
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> New Brunswick Museum/
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> Musée du Nouveau-Brunswick
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