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JeanneCurt

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What is this wood thing for??
« on: January 13, 2023, 10:52:16 am »
Good morning!
I found this wood thing at an estate sale but don’t know what it is used for.

It has a metal rod that snaps tight into a groove.  It measures 24" X 11 1/2" including the handle.  It is quite lightweight!

Thank you in advance for any ideas!

Jeanne


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Re: What is this wood thing for??
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2023, 09:22:41 am »
I ran a google image search, found this:
https://www.darabanth.com/en/online-auction/156/categories~Other-collectibles/Flea-Market~1000032/Kavehazi-ujsagolvaso-keret--3Cbr3EMagazine-reader-tool-60-cm~II491491/
And then translated it. According to the translation it is a newspaper and magazine reading frame
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Re: What is this wood thing for??
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2023, 11:55:51 pm »
Ditto what Talesofthesevenseas noted - It is a newspaper/magazine holder.  Haven't seen one for a very very long time!  Nice!
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Re: What is this wood thing for??
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2023, 07:53:13 am »
Thank you for the information.  I would never have guessed!!

Best thing is that it was 49 cents!  I thought it was interesting enough to take the chance 🤔😊

Jeanne