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Object numberAKM.1978.120
DescriptionThe bone glove stretchers have carved decoration to look like horses hooves. They would be used to help put on very tight fitting gloves. They were popular in the 19th century when kid-skin gloves that were especially tight fitting were fashionable. Perhaps this pair were for riding gloves?
Object nameGlove Stretcher