Digital Collections

Buttonhook

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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.

2024.41.015

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Historic Costume

Accessory

Tool

Buttonhook

Female

Silver

Steel

1870 - 1910

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