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Button Hook
Overview
A buttonhook is a tool used to facilitate the closing of buttoned shoes, gloves or other clothing. It consists of a hook fixed to a handle which may be simple or decorative.
Historical information
Button hooks are a simple tool designed to pull buttons through tight buttonholes. It features a handle attached to a thin, rigid wire loop or a curved metal hook
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-124-2020.527
Item type
Objects
Themes
Material
Metal
Inscriptions and markings
(no markings)
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Saturday, 27 June, 2026
Completeness
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