Buttonhook

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Buttonhook

Entry/Object ID

2024.41.015

Description

Larger buttonhook with sterling silver handle and steel hook. Lion, anchor (Birmingham) and small letter "B" stamped into handle of buttonhook, which is fluted and covered in small floral vines. Bulbous at top and bottom, while mid section of handle narrows.

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

Silver, Steel

Made/Created

Date made

1870 - 1910