Glove Stretcher

Name/Title

Glove Stretcher

Entry/Object ID

2014.11.2

Description

Part A) Wooden glove stretcher. Device consists of two, long, thin pieces of wood that are flared and curled at one end to provide handles and then meet near the middle to conjoin into one rod with a rounded tip. Curled ends are made to resemble leaves. One curled end is broken off. Part B) Case for glove stretcher. Rounded rectangle shape. Case is made of wood covered with brown leather on the outside. Front of case has a decorative panel painted with flowers and leaves. Inside of case is lined with dark green fabric. One side of case has a shaped indent to hold glove stretcher, as well as gold metallic cup and spinning plate to keep stretcher in place during transit. Gold metallic clasp.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

McKillop, Ken & Kathy

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Wood, Metal, Fabric

Color

Brown, Gold, Green, Red, Purple, White, Black

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900 - 1920

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Glove stretcher Length:19cm Width: 5.5cm Case Length: 27cm Width: 3cm Height: 9.5cm