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Shoe Button Hook

Bective
1900
Subcollections
Domestic Items or Equipment
Overview

A metal item which has item which has a hook at one end, and a flat end..

Historical information

The donor said that this item was used by her Grandma Greay of Woodanilling. It was used to pull up her shoe laces.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2025.497
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Metal
Width
15.6000 cm
Height or length
1.2000 cm
Inscriptions and markings

On one side of the button hook is embossed "F & C. PIESSE", whilst on the other side is "Wear 'BECTIVE' BOOTS & SHOES"

Year
1900
Statement of significance

This item is highly significant as it shows that F & C. Piesse put their trading name on items that were used by the general public.

Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Monday, 21 September, 2026
Completeness
94
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Permissions

Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

Katanning Historical Society

Front view of Shoe Button Hook
Front view of Shoe Button Hook
Back view of Shoe Button Hook
Back view of Shoe Button Hook

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