Graphically Satisfying and Creatively Useful Chicago Curtain Stretcher Co. Hostess Doily Stretcher vintage color chart It rather surprised me to

It rather surprised me to turn this drawing over to find that it was done by a Mel Crabtree at the age of 38

with black tempera paint for his hat and face

The wood on the dog side is a bit lighter in color

And a pretty great mantra

3 1/16" t x 1 3/4" w and in excellent vintage condition

Graphically Satisfying and Creatively Useful Chicago Curtain Stretcher Co. Hostess Doily Stretcher vintage color chart It rather surprised me toImagine a time when people women, largely were so committed to having crisp and perfectly round doilies that they would own a board like patented in 1940 by the Chicago Curtain Stretcher Co. and sold at Montgomery Ward. Easier. More effective and efficient than ironing, apparently; a necessity for the perfect hostess the name would imply. But maybe, when husbands were at the office, women got together and threw darts at it! Now, quite a excellent