Glove Stretcher

Let's step back in time to the Victorian era and meet the glove stretcher, the unsung hero of fashion! These nifty gadgets were a must-have in any respectable middle or upper-class home. They stretched those stylish kid leather gloves, a must for fashionable folks of the time.

You’ve probably heard the expression ‘to treat someone with kid gloves’, meaning to handle someone very delicately and carefully, often to avoid causing offense. They need gentle and considerate behaviour, just like the gloves. Kid gloves are gloves made from the fine, soft leather of young goats, known as kids, with their reputation for being delicate and luxurious.

For the well-turned-out Victorian, a well-fitting glove was an essential item for any outfit. So this humble glove stretcher was pretty much the lifesaver for your kid leather gloves, especially after a wash. You might say this is the perfect object for a perfect lady!