Ely Biow Buttonhook
Item
Dublin Core
Title
Ely Biow Buttonhook
Subject
Buttonhooks
Shoe stores
Advertising
Description
The handle of this buttonhook advertises Ely Biow for Shoes, a shoe store that was located on Market Street in Sunbury.
Buttonhooks were used to fasten buttons on shoes, boots, and spats (a fabric cover worn over the instep and ankle).
Buttonhooks were used to fasten buttons on shoes, boots, and spats (a fabric cover worn over the instep and ankle).
Contributor
Inglis, Robert
Coverage
Sunbury, PA
Collection
Citation
“Ely Biow Buttonhook,” Pennsylvania History Harvest, accessed April 25, 2024, https://pahistoryharvest.omeka.net/items/show/273.