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Civil War Era Antique Bottonhole Cutter Pat. DEC 1860, Blue or Grey

$ 62.83

Availability: 17 in stock
  • Condition: Excellent condition for 160 years.
  • Features: Adjustable buttonhole width cut.
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Type: tailor's essential needs

    Description

    An amazing find at an estate sale.  Patented DEC 1860,  was it used to cut the buttonholes on Grant's (blue) or Lee's (grey) uniforms?  It's not talking, suppose we'll never know.  Quite possibly from a Great Great Grandma's sewing stash, or from General Grant's tailor's essential tools.  Doesn't appear to have had a lot of use, exceptional condition, sew. . . great.  Measures 6 1/2" x 3 1/2".  Thanks for looking.