Bakelite Buttonhook, between 1910-1950

Item

Identifier: B107.02.0003.00001

Staff Only

Abstract

A buttonhook part of a six-piece toilet set. The buttonhook's handle is decorated with a black, gold and green design and was used to fasten the button closures of shoes. Originally belonged to Anna F. Ginsberg Hayutin.

Dates

between 1910-1950

Digital Repository

Bakelite Buttonhook

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in this collection are in English.

Rights and Usage Statement

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Extent

1 Items (buttonhook) ; 1 x 3 x 18 centimeters

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Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains household and personal items, early to mid-20th century, that belonged to Anna Ginsberg Hayutin. Most of the textiles in the collection were created by Anna herself and include a large number of table linens, bed linens, and doilies. Women's hats also feature prominently in the collection, and other items include collars, an ivory woman's toiletry set, women's jewelry, a jewelry box, three photo lapel pins, Anna's high school graduation autograph album, and a dictionary.