{"product_id":"vintage-retractable-clothesline-reel","title":"Vintage Retractable Clothesline Reel Ever Ready Dustless Wall Mount Laundry Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage retractable clothesline reel with a round metal body, wall mount bracket, crank handle, and cotton line inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early style laundry tool fits farmhouse laundry room decor, antique household collecting, or a practical display piece for someone who likes old utility objects with plenty of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retractable Clothesline Reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century style, exact year not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted metal with cotton rope line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale pink repaint over darker worn metal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\/Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible maker's mark in photos. Pam's research notes identify it as an Ever Ready Dustless Clothes Line Holder by Lovell Manufacturing Company of Erie, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Antique laundry tool, farmhouse utility, wall mounted household hardware\"\u003eAntique laundry tool, farmhouse utility, wall mounted household hardware\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retractable cotton clothesline, hand crank reel, wall mounting plate, cylindrical metal housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel is 3 inches round. Wall mounting plate is 6 inches long and 1 inch wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClothesline pulls out and reels back in, according to Pam's notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall mounting plate and crank handle are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton line is still inside the reel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape and hardware are intact for display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted by a previous owner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy chipping, paint loss, scratches, dark scuffs, and surface wear are visible throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack mounting plates show heavier dark wear and old paint loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction is not guaranteed. Sold as is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot tested for long term working use or weight holding strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetractable clothesline reels like this were made for small space laundry drying before folding racks and plastic retractable lines took over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one suits a laundry room display, farmhouse wall, antique utility collection, or old household hardware shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale pink repaint gives it a softer look, but the chipping and dark wear still show its working life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful once, interesting now. That is a very respectable second act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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