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Buttonhook

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1890-1930

GUSN

GUSN-55961

Description

Button hook with molded scrolled floral handle with initials "MH". Tapered shaft with small end hook.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buttonhooks
ivory (tooth component)
silver (metal)
Buttonhook
Buttonhook

Associated Building

Original to Josiah Quincy House (Quincy, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 x 8 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Edmund Quincy

Accession Number

1972.35C

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