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Graphically Satisfying and Creatively Useful Chicago Curtain Stretcher Co. Hostess Doily Stretcher
$85.00
Vintage hostess doily stretcher from Chicago Curtain Stretcher Co., patented 1940.
~ Soft lemony yellow board with blue concentric circles and grid lines—a striking graphic design that doubles as functional wall art or modern pegboard.
~ Originally designed for stretching doilies to crisp perfection, this 24 5/8" square piece features a permeable pegboard surface with pushpin holes throughout, evidence of its well-loved history.
~ Pine frame with hardboard backing keeps it sturdy and sound.
~ Perfect hung as-is for vintage industrial décor, or repurposed as a pegboard for organizing, a pattern-marking surface, or creative gridding projects.
~ Very good condition with authentic wear that speaks to decades of use.