Buttonhook

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Buttonhook

Entry/Object ID

2024.41.045

Description

Large buttonhook made from two pieces. Hardwood handle, turned with rounded taper end and series of graduated reeds terminating above ssteel hook shaft. Small bras joining flange inserted into wood handle, into which the steel hook shaft is set. Dicoloration of steel hook shaft from tarnish.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Accessory
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Buttonhook

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Textile Details

Material

Wood, Metal

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1910