Buttonhook

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Buttonhook

Entry/Object ID

2024.41.024

Description

Buttonhook made from steel (hook), mother of pearl (handle), and silver cap on handle. Silver cap has small cartouche filled in with bow and quiver, with rococo-revival ribbon bow above. Steel hook has some discoloration.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Historic Costume, Accessory, Tool

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Buttonhook

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Sterling silver

Made/Created

Date made

1870 - 1910