US Patent No. 119,318, granted to Henry Chatain of Washington, D.C., on September 26, 1871, for an improved frame for drying lace curtains, shawls and similar articles. The frame has grooved upright posts and a bottom bar raised and lowered by ropes and pulleys. Removable side bars are held by one-piece wooden spring-clamps, and metal pins on the bars hold the lace. The document has a drawing sheet with Figs. 1-4 and a two-page specification with two claims.