Satisfying 19th Century Tin on Wood Carpet Stretcher with Orange Painted Back instructional drawing which is both gorgeous and

which is both gorgeous and unusual

I understand from the seller I bought this from that it was found on Cape Cod

some of which migrated over the years but some of which remain

and to me feeling full of life

This is just a little one

Satisfying 19th Century Tin on Wood Carpet Stretcher with Orange Painted Back instructional drawing which is both gorgeous andI believe this is a late ish 19th century carpet stretcher. I just love it as an object. The carpet stretchers I have seen of this sort have rows of teeth; here instead a sharp but lovely six petal flower pattern stretched across its surface and nailed to the wooden support, with a perfect orange painted reverse. A satisfying thing. 10 7 16 x 6 7 8 including iron loops x 5 8 thick. Very good antique condition.