Before electric dryers, people used simple wooden clothespins to hang laundry. Early versions were just solid wooden pegs; then in 1853, David M. Smith patented the spring‑loaded design—with two wooden legs and a metal spring—that kept clothes from blowing off in the wind, something he called a “serious evil to washerwomen.” Over time, clothespins went from being handmade to mass‑produced during industrialization. Although plastic versions later became common for cost and convenience, wooden clothespins endure thanks to their durability, eco‑friendliness, and nostalgic appeal. If you find a wooden peg with two split legs, it’s likely a vintage clothespin—a reminder of simpler, more sustainable living.
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