Buttonhook

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Buttonhook

Entry/Object ID

2024.41.012

Description

Small buttonhook, most likely a glove button hook. Handle is made of carved mother-of-pearl (MOP) in the shape of a palmette. Set into sterling silver shank with embossed scrolling floral work. Steel hook.

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, Mother of Pearl

Made/Created

Date made

1870 - 1910