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Buttonhook
Clothing/Dress/Costume
A small buttonhook, most likely a glove button hook. The hook is a steel loop, attached to a modelled handle of sterling silver "Sterling" marking on one side of handle.
2024.41.011
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Historic Costume
Accessory
Tool
Buttonhook
Female
Silver
Steel
1870 - 1910