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Glove stretcher

1874–75
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glove stretcher
  • Date: 1874–75
  • Culture: British, London
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: L. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Gift of Madame Lilliana Teruzzi, in memory of her mother, 1973
  • Object Number: 1973.176.46
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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