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Buttonhook

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Small buttonhook made from two pieces. Hardwood handle, turned with rounded taper end and series of graduated reeds terminating above metal components. Small bras joining flange inserted into wood handle, into which the steel hook shaft is set. Brass pin pierces wood handle and metal components inside. Dicoloration of steel hook shaft from tarnish.

2024.41.046

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Accessory

Historic Costume

Buttonhook

Unisex

Wood

Steel

Brass

1860 - 1910

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