Created by
Agalin, French
Used by
Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
Date
mid 20th Century
Medium
Bakelite (TM) and metal
Dimensions
8 7/8 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. (22.5 x 1.9 x 1 cm)
Description
This is a buttonhook made of orange semi-translucent Bakelite. It has a black and gold colored embellishments in the art deco style on the long oblong shaped handle. There is a metal hook at the end of a long metal neck attached to the handle.
Classification
Accessories and Personal Effects
Type
buttonhooks
Topic
Actors
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.27.2.7
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50541cf6c-7651-4722-b062-ae1f32586f30

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