Glove stretcher

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Glove stretcher

Entry/Object ID

VC.2003.22

Description

Two-part spring-loaded tongs; two slightly curved tapering mirror-image pieces, elonged with blunt tips; tips rest together; rounded handles with flat interior surfaces rest apart; hidden center spring; at spring level, mid-way along each piece, intricate small scenes carved and undercut in lobed reserves, different on each piece; on one side: three men in outdoor scene, one clearly elderly, walking along path, pagoda roofline and blooming tree overhead; on opposite side: three men in outdoor scene, one appears to be a scholar with book or scroll, seated in walled garden; pagoda roofline, stone walls, and blooming bonsai-like tree overhead; two brass pins holding spring visible alongside each carving.

Collection

Van Cortlandt Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1850 - 1910

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(see Descrpiton)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

10-1/4 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Depth

7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 10 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in. (26 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm)

Material

Wood, possibly sandalwood

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Overall good condition; slight discoloration through use of handle; clear dark shellac remnants (or glue) appears interspersed in carving on side with elderly male figure walking

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Mrs. Robert P. Browne

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Appears to be Chinese for the Western market. Cataloged in 2013; acquired earlier [Jessa J. Krick, 3/7/2013].

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 13A

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial