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Xylonite glove stretcher

Top view of a glove stretcher showing the curved handles. Side view of a glove stretcher showing the rounded profile. Side view of a glove stretcher showing the straight points. Side view of a glove stretcher showing the straight points. Side view of a glove stretcher showing Top view of a glove stretcher showing the curved handles.
Top view of a glove stretcher showing the curved handles. Side view of a glove stretcher showing the rounded profile. Side view of a glove stretcher showing the straight points. Side view of a glove stretcher showing the straight points. Side view of a glove stretcher showing Top view of a glove stretcher showing the curved handles.

Classification

Description

A brown, tortoiseshell effect scissor action glove stretcher.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
British Xylonite

Inscriptions

engraved: "Made in England" (at junction of two sides)

Object number

AIBDC : 006340SA

Date

1920 - 1929 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

thermoformed

Material

plastic
Xylonite - trade name
celluloid - generic term
CN
cellulose nitrate
Dimensions
Width
55mm
Depth
6mm
Length
155mm

Colour

brown
tortoiseshell