Oh yes. I remember the curtain stretchers. I have had lace curtains for years. In this house for 30 years. Was looking on line for new lace curtains the other day. Mine are up year around. Take them down at least once a year and most of the time twice a year to be washed and then put back up. I do love my lace curtains. Mine never get ironed. Take them out of the washer, and let them dry over the back of a chair. Thanks for your memory.