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Buttonhooks and Shoehorns (Shire Library) [Paperback]

Sue Brandon (Author)

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Series: Shire Library | Publication Date: September 23, 2008

The everyday need for a buttonhook began in the early nineteenth century when it was used to fasten leather button boots. However, it was in the 1880s that saw the development of a wide range of buttonhooks in varying sizes, shapes and materials, following the fashion for a line of buttons on ladies' gloves. Shoehorns were frequently produced as companions to buttonhooks and are still in widespread use. Like the buttonhook, a wide range of shoehorns have been produced. A perfect companion for any collector, this book examines and describes the design and evolution of both buttonhooks and shoehorns throughout history.

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Sue Brandon and her husband have been collecting buttonhooks since 1972. From the beginning they collected every type of buttonhook and this has resulted in a comprehensive collection, which now extends to other associated items such as shoehorns. Mrs Brandon is a member of the Buttonhook Society.

Product Details

Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Shire (September 23, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0852636962
ISBN-13: 978-0852636961
Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.2 x 8.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,386,873 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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