Glove stretchers were a way to stretch out the fingers of leather gloves to ensure a better fit. It was purchased by Louise (Wilcox) Putnam (1822-1894) of York in while traveling in China with her husband, Captain William Putnam (1811-1868). Louise sailed to China at least twice during her marriage.
Check out this glove stretcher, and many other cool things Louise brought back from China, at the Emerson-Wilcox House.
Detail of carving.
Hmmmm. I don’t know if I can wait……
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It’s a leather glove stretcher