Sweet Old Pair of Wooden Mitten Stretchers/Dryers character studies complete with decorative red stitching

complete with decorative red stitching on the shorts

but it can be done if approached correctly

pulled forward from behind her ears to frame her face

A beautiful object and just in time for picnic season--just looking at it makes me crave some good cheese and a baguette

Liverpool"-- who I've learned was William Cook

Sweet Old Pair of Wooden Mitten Stretchers/Dryers character studies complete with decorative red stitchingI dread the depths of winter, but I also very much love the feeling of being warm and cozy inside when the snow is falling and the wind is whipping a feeling which these antique mitten stretchers immediately evoke for me. I've seen ones similar described as Shaker, and I've had a few true Shaker sweater stretches with a similar feel about them, but I don't know. Eexcellent shapes whatever the case, with great dry patina to the pine wood, and certainly