Buttonhook

Name/Title

Buttonhook

Description

Flower and leaf motif on both sides of handles; the handle appears to be glued to hook portion which consists of a tapering piece of steel that terminates in a hook. Marks: "Sterling H" engraved on both sides of handle. Remarks: Part of a dresser set consisting of 10 pieces. Used for securing buttons on high top shoes.

Use

by Helen Perkins Jones (1889-1983)

Collection

Charlotte Jones & Marian Jones Clark

Acquisition

Accession

1983.016

Source or Donor

Charlotte Jones, Marian Jones Clark

Acquisition Method

Donation

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Feb 4, 2001

Create Date

February 4, 2001

Update Date

August 13, 2026