Buttonhook

Name/Title

Buttonhook

Entry/Object ID

1972.J.427

Description

Button hook, oriental, metal, hook and shaft may have originally been plated as bright metal is visible in small areas. Handle of silver-may be sterling or plate-no visible markings. Raised design on handle in silver background is stippled and an Iris design is on the silver area. Handle is shaped to provide a suitable hand grip. No visible marks or inscriptions.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

John, May & Joseph

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jan-72

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Buttonhook

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Assistive Objects

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

buttonhook

Created By

vanThiel, Mischelle

Create Date

March 4, 1995

Update Date

July 4, 2024