In article ,
Jim Thompson wrote:

What is the function of the attached gadget?

...Jim Thompson

Might be a slightly different approach to a sock-donning helper than the
ones I've seen. For when you can't bend down far enough to put the sock
on with your hands. Put the sock on the appliance, slip your foot in,
pull the ropes to pull up the sock.

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