Curtain stretcher, Hancock, MA

Object ID:

1960.11501.1a-g

Community:

Massachusetts, Hancock

Description

A curtain stretcher of seven parts (a-g). (a) and (d) are opposing parts, as are (b) and (c), and (e) and (g). (f) is a single center piece. All but (f) has a row of pointed nails extending from the inner side of a curved rabbet edge. All have adjusting slots, which are approximately 30 1/2" w and taper to a 28 1/2" w opening. At one end of each (b) and (c) is a green metal bracket. All but have butterfly bolts, though it is clear that there are more missing as there are circular dents in the slots (e,f,g) made from the securing of butterfly bolts.

Massachusetts Hancock

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