Buttonhook

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Buttonhook

Entry/Object ID

2024.41.046

Description

Small buttonhook made from two pieces. Hardwood handle, turned with rounded taper end and series of graduated reeds terminating above metal components. Small bras joining flange inserted into wood handle, into which the steel hook shaft is set. Brass pin pierces wood handle and metal components inside. 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, Steel, Brass

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1910