If you’ve ever stumbled upon a small metal tool like this, you might assume it was used for ice or warehouse storage. But this compact, spring-loaded device is actually an antique kitchen towel clamp — a practical household tool from the early 1900s. Though simple in design, it played an essential role in kitchens long before paper towels became common. What Is It?The object is typically about four inches long, made of steel or cast iron, and designed with two arms that squeeze together to open small gripping jaws. Once mounted to a wall or wooden post using the eye...
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