Stretcher, Pelt

Object/Artifact

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Wrangell Museum

Name/Title

Stretcher, Pelt

Entry/Object ID

1982.002.007

Description

Stretch boards, fur stretching board, wood boards to stretch pelts of small animals (mink or marten) while drying. 2 long narrow boards with tapered outside edges and pin near the pointed end, which helps hold them together. Boards can be spread apart to stretch pelt that is placed on, stretch like a sock while it dries. The fur stretch board is adjustable. Made by Bill Tommila's father on the 1930's or 40's.