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Buttonhook

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Medium-sized buttonhook comprised of a steel hook shaft and a series of applied, pressed slugs mimicking ancient Roman currency. Slugs are metal rounds pressed into relief of emperors, empress/queen, and charioteer. Steel shaft is pouned flat forming a handle, upon which are soldered the fake coins in "kissing" position. Tarnishing across surface of entire buttonhook.

2024.41.047

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Accessory

Historic Costume

Buttonhook

Female

Steel

Metal

1860 - 1910

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