Do You Recognize These Vintage Home Decor Objects? The Practical History of Old-Fashioned Drapery Hooks

Do You Recognize These Vintage Home Decor Objects? The Practical History of Old-Fashioned Drapery Hooks

shape, and intended use before identifying an unfamiliar piece.

4. Curtain ring hooks

Some curtain rings include small hooks or eyelets that attach to the curtain heading. These allow the fabric to hang from a rod while the rings slide along it.

They may look different from the slender hooks used with pleated drapes, but they serve a related purpose.

A useful identification tip: If the pieces you found have sharp pins, curved ends, or several small prongs, compare their shape with the heading of the curtain they may have

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