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City of Armadale - History House > Records

BUTTON HOOK

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c. 1898

Overview

Metallic hook with indentations halfway along the handle extending into two rings, with one larger ring above the other.

Historical information

This button hook was handed down to Patricia 'Pat' Ten Haaf (nee glew) by her grandparents Arthur and Ellen Cosgrave who lived in Armadale from the early 1900s to the late 1930s. The property was known as 'Maldon' and it was located on Forrest Road. Arthu

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cwa-org-33-AK1994.34

Material

Non Ferrous Metal

Year

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This object is also a part of a collection of items associated with a person or family who have played a significant role in the economic, community or social development of the City of Armadale. This can include holding key political or social positions

City of Armadale - History House

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