This month we’re taking the time machine back to the 18th century and the land of forges and blacksmiths. We have a pair of twin forged structures standing in silhouette like the skeletal remains of a forest fire. Obviously hand crafted and rugged, our challenge to you is to figure out their combined function since they work as a team. Blacksmith made, their heavyweight dimensions are 42"W x 24"H.

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We have asked the CCC (Committee for Colonial Confusion) to come up with some suggested uses: 

1) First American Olympic gymnasts’ parallel bars tryout equipment C. 1790 2) Indian dug-out canoe makers’ working support stands 
3) Table top stanchions (for expansion seating for drop-in guests) 
4) Pair of early field hockey goal frames (minus the nets) 
5) Dual croquet wickets 
6) Early forged funeral parlor coffin viewing supports 
7) Backyard britches drying racks 
8) Hearth utensil hanging or cooking frames (standing cranes) 
9) Early mattress bed frame stands 
10) Original Olympic track and field low hurdle stanchions 
11) Herb drying racks 
12) Animal training obedience gates.

A confusing slate of suggestions, but a little patience and before you know it the May Brimfield issue will be off the press with the answer checking in at No. 13.