Name/Title
Glove PowdererEntry/Object ID
2025.1.177Description
Wooden receptacle to hold powder which is shaken into a glove. The long handle enable powder to be shaken into each finger. The bottom of the powderer unscrews so it can filled and the holes in the top allow the powder to be shaken into the glovesContext
In the late 1800s gloves were worn for dressy occasions and the glove powderer made it easier to pull on kid/leather gloves.Acquisition
Accession
2025.1Source or Donor
Gordon DempsterAcquisition Method
TransferDimensions
Height
130 mmDiameter
50.5 mmWeight
72 gMaterials
Material
WoodMaterial Notes
Usually made out of boxwood