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Object Name |
Hook |
Description |
Window/ curtain tool. Long wooden handle, octagonal shape. Attachement on top of brass with blunted hook-like appendage. Brass is decorated at base with stylized trees or feathers in bas relief, held in place with one screw. Tool was used to open top section of double hung windows (hook part of brass is inserted into receptacle built into wooden part of window, and pulled down to open), and to push aside curtains hanging on rod. |
Collection |
Historic Adams House Collection |
Catalog Number |
AHC.1997.1004 |
Material |
Wood/Metal |