Created by:

Agalin, French  Search this

Used by:

Lena Horne, American, 1917 - 2010  Search this

Medium:

Bakelite (TM) and metal

Dimensions:

8 7/8 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. (22.5 x 1.9 x 1 cm)

Type:

buttonhooks

Date:

mid 20th Century

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.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Actors  Search this

Singers (Musicians)  Search this

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

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Accessories and Personal Effects

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50541cf6c-7651-4722-b062-ae1f32586f30

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.27.2.7