One of my grammas used to hang her undies INSIDE the pillowcases. I used to HATE hanging clothes on the line when it was my job as a kid. Now, of course, I love hanging my sheets out for the great fresh smell. I always 'wipe' the line first, and the wiping cloth is always dirty. I think I still have some pants stretchers in the basement. Obviously haven't used them in years, or I'd know for sure!
Do any of you remember the term "getting clothes-lined"? It came from kids running through back yards in the dark ~ ~ ~ probably up to no good ~ ~ ~