Button press

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Button press

Entry/Object ID

2206

Description

Metal clamp with two flat semi-circles that come together, possibly a button press. Wooden handle. Evidence that the metal was heated based on burn marks along wooden handle. PAT. APLD FOR engraved on metal. Part of a collection of sewing, crocheting, tatting, and leatherworking tools.

Acquisition

Accession

601

Source or Donor

Tabb, Jane for Virginia Tabb Family

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Donated by the Virginia D. Tabb Family

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900 - circa 1950