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Hook

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-17788

Description

Metal hook w/ flat handle and finial piece on end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boot hooks
accessories
steel (alloy)
Steel
HOOK, BOOT

Inscription

Embossed on handle: ""A. Alexander, Fine Shoes/ 6th Ave at 19th Street, NY""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Alexander, A. (Maker)

Location of Origin

New York, NY, USA

Dimensions

6 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1930

Places

New York state (United States)

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