UNO Collections: St. Louis Cathedral
Name/Title
UNO Collections: St. Louis CathedralDescription
Hook-and-eye fastener Hook and eyes are known to fasten clothing. Hook and eyes became popular because they were not as visible as other forms of fastening clothes. Artisans: jewelers, clockmakers and pin makers sold hook and eyes in the 17th century. Hooks were made with rounded brass wire that is flattened in the late 1700's, and rounded tin wire hook and eyes were made in the 18th century. Source: White, C. L. (2005). American Artifacts of Personal Adornment, 1680-1820: A Guide to Identification and Interpretation. Rowman Altamira.Context
St. Louis Cathedral Excavation, Lot 4, Location: NARTHEX EXC, CTX/LVL: 33, 14 DEC 2023Collection
UNO CollectionsCataloged By
James RothCategory
Small finds, Metal