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Two sets of vintage wooden hangers for drying clothes,antique clothespins &clips

$ 36.96

Availability: 46 in stock
  • Color: Brown
  • Material: Wood, string, metal, plastic/celinoid?
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Condition: These items are at least 60 years old. They are in very good condition for their age. There are three(3) missing clothespins and the strings attaching them onto the hanging wooden hangers. It does show some signs of dust, marks, staining. Please refer to photos for condition issues. It appears that several of the red strings have loosened or in need of adjustment, but are fully functional. Also, are a set of eight (8) antique hanging clothes pins and a set of eight (8) colorful mini clothes pins/ paper clips.
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Decade: approx. 1920?-1960's

    Description

    I have two (2) very unique hanging collapsible clothes air dryers.  I have never seen any like these listed on eBay (and I have two of them!). One of the nice things about them is that they could be used anywhere you might want to use them...laundry room, bathroom, garage, even curtain rod to use for drying herbs, hanging photos or even outside when you need to hang something outside to dry.
    The each arm measures approx. 16" total, with approx. 2.5" clothespins and a
    2.5" metal hook for hanging.
    It was my great-aunt's and she used it mainly to dry her stockings (as witnessed when I used her bathroom!)
    They are in very good condition for their age but do show some signs of wear. Please refer to photos for signs of use and wear.
    Please notice on the photos that one of the two dryers has three (3) missing clothes pins and the red strings attaching them to the wooden arm.
    One of the wonderful things about these items is that they take up very little room (especially when collapsed), can be easily moved from room to room, and most importantly does not need to be mounted on a wall.
    Please note that my Aunt Helen must have marked the underside of one of the dryers with an "H", possibly when she was traveling with others.
    Also, for your consideration:  eight (8) clothespins that can hang on a towel rack, or rod in laundry room. They would be great for traveling! These are spring action clips.  I do not see any manufacturer markings. These are from that same aunt as the wooden hangers. There is some discoloration/fading, one appears to be more yellow than the pink ones, but I don’t know if that was the original color, however. Also, there is some darkness on them, probably from newsprint on fingers? I have never attempted to clean them. I don’t know the material...could be plastic or selenoid ??
    Also,  I have eight (8) mini clothespins from my mother. And are a more recent purchase(probably in the last 20-30 years).
    The box (no lid) states “color clips” brand, glass markers, paper clips, indicator clips. They measure slightly over 1” and are adorable. The flowers are painted on one side, not both sides.
    This from a smoke-free and pet-free home.
    Many thanks for you consideration and interest.
    These unique vintage items would be a very unique addition to any room in your home.