Auction sale find- small antique drying rack

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08-22-2011, 09:38 AM

Linda71

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Found this at an auction yesterday. It is only about 36" high. I will find a place for it somewhere in my sewing room. Has anyone seen anything like this or have any idea about how old it may be?

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08-22-2011, 09:40 AM

bearisgray

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Used to use them all the time before I finally got a dryer.

Don't know how old that one is - I purchased one about ten years ago -

My DM and DMIL both used these - so I know they've been around for at least 65 years.

08-22-2011, 09:47 AM

jmabby

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I love them to display things.

08-22-2011, 09:54 AM

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That is the neatest drying rack I've seen! It sure would be easy to keep strips in order for quilting!

08-22-2011, 10:49 AM

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Beautiful drying rack :D:D:D

08-22-2011, 11:07 AM

clynns

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I don't think I've ever seen one like that before. Beautiful display rack.

08-22-2011, 11:09 AM

jbud2

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I see them when we stop in at Amish/Mennonite stores. I have a drying rack that I use to dry clothing that I don't want to run thru the dryer in the winter.

08-22-2011, 11:14 AM

Susanna10

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Brings back old memories. My mom - 84 years old now - use to sit it over the floor furnace to dry clothes. We use to stand over the floor furnace with our skirts on to get warm.