- 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.




