Satisfying 19th Century Tin on Wood Carpet Stretcher with Orange Painted Back instructional drawing I understand from the seller

I understand from the seller I bought this from that it was found on Cape Cod

This is just a little one

I purchased this print at the estate sale of a family of artists

1 1/2” t x 3/4” w and in very good antique condition

and to me feeling full of life

Satisfying 19th Century Tin on Wood Carpet Stretcher with Orange Painted Back instructional drawing I understand from the sellerI believe this is a late ish 19th century carpet stretcher. I just love it as an object. The carpet stretchers I have seen of this sort have rows of teeth; here instead a sharp but lovely six petal flower pattern stretched across its surface and nailed to the wooden support, with a perfect orange painted reverse. A satisfying thing. 10 7 16 x 6 7 8 including iron loops x 5 8 thick. Very good antique condition.