Stretcher, Pelt

Object/Artifact

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Wrangell Museum

Name/Title

Stretcher, Pelt

Entry/Object ID

1982.002.008

Description

Stretch board, fur stretching board, wood board to stretch pelts of small animals (mink or marten) while drying. One side of a fur stretcher, long narrow board with tapered outside edges and pin near the pointed end. Missing one long narrow board (supposedly 2 long narrow boards). Made by Bill Tommila's father on the 1930's or 40's.