artifact

2000.065.001

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Object

3 button holers for spats from Woodman's Shoe Store, Lawrence, MA. The first buttonhook (1) is metal, with an oval loop at one end. and a flat handle decorated in a filigree design at the other end. One side of the item's handle reads : WOODMAN'S SHOE STORE. The other side reads : 279 - 81 ESSEX STREET LAWRENCE, MASS.
The second buttonhook (2) is similar though not as decorated and pretty as the first. It also has a loop at one end and a flat handle at the other. end which reads : THE WOODMAN SHOE . The reverse side of the handle reads : LAWRENCE, MASS.
The third hook (3) is smaller in length and width. and it also plain. The handle reads on one side : CAMDEN STREET LAUNDRY and on the other , LAWRENCE, MASS.
used: Used to fasten buttons on spats, boots.

object box 2000, 2005, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2010.

Collection
Lawrence History Center Artifact Collection
Format
count: 3 material: Metal dimnotes: Length varies with each hook but ranges from 5.25 in to 3.5 in.
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
2nd Floor Stacks - Chimney Closet
Display Value
Excellent
Condition
Excellent
Cataloged On
Status
OK

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