Clothes pegs

[DIYSwede]

Nothing goes to waste at my place either.

-What kind of wood are they, and won't the wet clothes grow some splinters from the slot?
Seems like your wife is a precautionary person who don't want her undies pierced?

Delve further:

On the Rise and Fall of the American Clothespin: Classic American Clothespins

Original Patent drawings available here: ~Vintage Clothespins~: Patent Drawings

I'm not affiliated, but this Artisan Handmade Clothespin cost you $ 2.20 each, so you already saved yourself a bundle, Philip!

On Shaker Clothespin evolution:



from Historic Warren County Ohio: From Shaker Clothes Pegs to Artisan Clothes Pins

Cheers

Johan