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Catalog Number |
035.1 |
Object Name |
Buttonhook |
Description |
Tool used for buttoning shoes. It was common for shoes to have buttons instead of laces in the 1800's into the early 1900's. The buttons were small enough and snug fitting enough that a buttonhook made it easier to close. from Wilmington, N.C. |
Caption |
Buttonhook |
Search Terms |
Button Hook Shoe Button Hook Clothing accessory 1800's |