Mine is metal and was a wedding shower gift from Mom 50 years ago next month. DH made a wide board that fits over the top for quilting and it's removable if I need to press a shirt. I also have Mom's wooden board and I have removed the legs and painted it like an American flag. It hangs outside by our door in the summer and I get many comments on it. (saw it on Pintrest) I also have both Grandma's ironing boards !! Will be painting something Fall-ish on one of them someday.
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