Jo Belmont

Now that we know what it is, I wonder why they just didn't make bigger gloves?

Yooper32

My first thought was old curling iron. On second thought, my first thought still holds.

Yooper32

Well, had I bothered to read all the way, I would have found out how much my thoughts are worth. Nada!

nancybl

it is definately a victorian glove stretcher

smagruder

I would love to know!

Vicki W

The reason why they needed them is of used real leather. Just think of your leather shoes, they expand with wear, and change with heat and humidity. The gloves were worn most of the time that people were in public, while riding horses, driving a carriage etc, if they were not tightly fitted, the user's grip would not be as tight, giving them less control.

I hope I am explaining clearly.

pollym44

Really old clothes-pin?????

mzblueyes1950

it's a antique victorian glove stretcher

darlenedowns

My husband says it was probably the clothes grabber such as when soaking in hot water.

sheila bee

Twezzers or hair clip to hold rollers....old