Before zippers, Velcro, or elastic shoes, getting dressed often required clever tools — one of which was the button hook and shoe fastener. This tool was widely used in the late 1800s through the early 20th century.
What It Is
A button hook designed to fasten shoes, boots, gloves, and other garments with small, hard-to-grasp buttons.
The tool typically features:
A metal hook that slides through buttonholes, catches the button, and pulls it through.
A grip (often red plastic, Bakelite, or wood) to hold and control the tool comfortably.
Compact and handheld, it made the process of buttoning tight boots or gloves much easier, especially when buttons were tiny or stiff.
Who Used It
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