{"product_id":"antique-scandinavian-courtship-folk-art-carved-laundry-wash-board-shelving-stand","title":"Antique Scandinavian Courtship Folk Art Carved Laundry Wash Board Shelving Stand","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn antique Scandinavian Folk Art courtship or engagement gift washboard \/ shelving stand.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFeaturing a highly carved washboard and showcasing symbolic motifs (heart handle, initials, date) related to the courtship tradition where it was presented as a gift. The reverse side is a functional stand with three integrated shelves, designed to allow the decorative board to be proudly displayed as a significant folk art piece and token of commitment when not in use, whilst also providing storage.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn example of a rich folk tradition where the highly carved boards were given as a significant courtship or engagement gift by a suitor to his intended bride. The purpose of this stand was to proudly exhibit this highly symbolic token of commitment and the giver's craftsmanship in the home.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBoard: 84 x 24 cm - Depth: 30 cm - Weight: 7.85 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn great condition with a lovely patina and some historic woodworm - there is also a slight lean to the piece, depending on what and if you want to use the shelving you may want to alter it (simply raising the two front feet would work)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tommy's Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67857497293028,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/4856\/7268\/files\/57_4446f7fa-76ad-4c14-9536-17a7a5273ec6.png?v=1792929703","url":"https:\/\/www.tommystreasure.com\/ru\/products\/antique-scandinavian-courtship-folk-art-carved-laundry-wash-board-shelving-stand","provider":"Tommy's Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}