Antique Scarf Holder ... or Something Else?

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  1. DBinSV

    DBinSV Active Member

    My late grandmother was keeping scarves in this holder (unopened dimensions: 15" x 5.5 ") but I'm wondering whether it's originally intended purpose was something else.

    My niece has requested the scarf collection. If this is indeed a scarf holder, I would pass it along to her with the collection of scarves. If not, I would leave it out.

    Any help with this would be most appreciated.
     

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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I would suspect for fine leather gloves........

    but I guess it could hold silk scarves too....
     
  3. DBinSV

    DBinSV Active Member

    It does seem to make more sense (the dimensions) as a glove holder, thank you!
     
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  4. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    Given the shape, and how it folds up, I'd say it's a glove purse or something like that. It looks a bit impractical to have to fold up your scarfs so many times to fit them into there.
     
  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    It does appear to be a glove holder and older than the scarves in view. Do let us know if your niece needs help identifying age and value (beyond sentimental, of course) of scarves.

    Debora
     
  6. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Just posting FULL SIZE images........

    Antique Scarf Holder - Closed (25 percent).jpg

    Antique Scarf Holder - Opened (25 percent).jpg
     
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I'm still thinking glove travel bag..
     
  8. Rclinftl

    Rclinftl Well-Known Member

    mens tie valet ?
     
  9. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    Gloves and/or ties seems reasonable.
    IMHO def not for scarves as one wouldn't normally fold them in that manner and then put them in something that would flatten/press in those folds.
     
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  10. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    [​IMG]..proper way to store a tie for travel...is to roll it..!
     
  11. DBinSV

    DBinSV Active Member

    Thank you! I'm inclined to agree.
     
  12. DBinSV

    DBinSV Active Member

    Yes, I think you're correct, thank you!
     
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