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City of Armadale - History House > Records

BUTTONHOOK - FROM DRESSING CASE KIT

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c. 1913

Overview

Metal cylindrical shaft that tapers in at one end where it is curved over to form a hook. Opposite end tapers out and is then attached to a cylindrical bulbous handle. Makers mark featuring a lion and text stamped on handle.

Historical information

The dressing set was given to Mrs L. Furness in 1913 as a farewell gift when she left England for Australia.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK1975.91D

Material

Metal (silver-plated)

Width

9.5000 cm

Depth

1.5000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

[L SL & CO III] on handle

Keywords

Year

c. 1913

Statement of significance

Historic:
Provenance:

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Comparative significance criteria

Well provenanced

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