Orchard ladders are made to fit snugly against the tree, thus the taper at the top. This one is made of 2 sections that interlock in the middle. When assembled it stands 12 feet high.
My lucky find came from the thrift shop for $8.00 after looking for about 3 months. The quilts, now they took a bit longer and date back to 1986. Yup, some projects are definitely worth waiting for.
Until then, keep stitchin' . . .