Buttonhook

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Buttonhook

Entry/Object ID

2024.41.036

Description

Large buttonhook with sterling silver handle and steel hook shaft. Sterling silver handle is in the shape of a large tearsdrop, with sloping convace valley on either side. Hammered effect across surface. Hallmarks punched across band of flange. Steel hook shaft is slightly tarnished.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Accessory
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Buttonhook

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Sterling silver, Steel

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1910