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Buttonhook

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Small sterling silver buttonhook made by Danish silversmith Georg Jensen. Marked "A112." Hook hinges into small silver loop, at the top of which is attached a small loop.

2024.41.071

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Accessory

Jewelry

Historic Costume

Buttonhook

Unisex

Sterling silver

1907 - 1930

Hallmark

Near top of loop

A112

Stamped

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