Digital Collections
Buttonhook
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Buttonhook made from steel (hook), mother of pearl (handle), and silver cap on handle. Silver cap has small cartouche filled in with bow and quiver, with rococo-revival ribbon bow above. Steel hook has some discoloration.
2024.41.024
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Historic Costume
Accessory
Tool
Buttonhook
Female
Sterling silver
1870 - 1910
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