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Buttonhook

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1830-1900

GUSN

GUSN-16360

Description

Elaborate twisted handle; spiral mid section.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buttonhooks
accessories
silver (metal)
Silver
Buttonhook

Inscription

Struck on handle; ""STERLING/ [illeg.] 8""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances S. Marrett

Accession Number

1974.322B

Date

1830-1900 (Possibly)

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