Any idea what these are?
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PLee
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Found these while going through my Mom's stuff. They are well crafted and extremely smooth. Size: 13 X 9 1/2 inches. My first thought is part of a loom but I don't recall her ever weaving.
13 answers
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Do they have a groove around the inside of the frame to maybe hold a mirror?
Clara Akin-Brown
on Apr 26, 2015
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No, no groove. They are completely smooth. The way the wood is put together is almost like a biscuit joint.
PLee
on Apr 26, 2015
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I have no idea what they are, but I would be using them as a paper making template :D It will be interesting to see what they really are .
Kristine Lynch
on Apr 26, 2015
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Look like mirror frames for old dressor. They were mounted on top of dressers and could be tilted for better view.
Lanette Hildebrandt
on Apr 27, 2015
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Look like mirror frames for old dressor. They were mounted on top of dressers and could be tilted for better view.
Lanette Hildebrandt
on Apr 27, 2015
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Are there any hooks on the back, or holes anywhere on them?
Gladys
on Apr 27, 2015
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Maybe they were clamped together to hold fabric tight while doing embroidery or other needlework.
Roslyn
on Apr 27, 2015
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Needlework frames maybe? Did your mom do needlework?
Judy
on Apr 27, 2015
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I "vaguely" remember old chalkboards that used to have a frame kind of like this. I mean, old-time. Also, with the way they have little "wings" on them, maybe they held photos of some kind and you used the wings to flip through them?
Maureen Williamson
on Apr 28, 2015
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1. Do the handles line up when placed one on the other; 2. are the "handles" flat or curved 3. Are there any grooves or ridges on back or inner rims-maybe to insert something as a backing. Wonder if there might have been others to hand or stand like jigsaw puzzle pieces.Maybe and antique dealer might have and idea.. Keep us updated if you find out what they are
Sheila D
on Jun 09, 2015
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Finally figured it out. For years Mom used a wicker trunk as a coffee table. She kept a handcrafted tray on top to protect the wicker. What I thought were handles on the tray were slots that these two wooden things fit into. The maker used no nails in making this - that's why they looked so familiar - he used a 'biscuit' to join the pieces.
PLee
on Jun 10, 2015
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Cool! Thanks for letting us know!
Roslyn
on Jun 11, 2015
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Thanks for the history lesson and great to see real craftsmanship. Have fun coming up with a clever new re-purposed craft. Let us know what you will do with them.
Sheila D
on Jun 11, 2015
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