curtain weights that were made in elaborate shapes and intended to add weight to fabric so curtains would hang properly. Some historical examples were made from cast iron, while others were made from lead.
That makes the “Christmas ornament” theory much less convincing.
Why Would an Old Curtain Need Something This Heavy?
Modern curtains are usually designed with relatively simple systems. A curtain rod, rings, hooks, or a track allows the fabric to move easily from one side to another.
Older homes sometimes used very different hardware.
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