Record ID: SWYOR-E889B4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy catch plate from a hook and eye dress fastener, dating from 1500-1700AD. The body is oval in shape. At one end are two small semi-circular knops flanking a larger knop which is pierced for attaching to the clothing. There are two further pierced knops for attachment at the opposite end of the body, flanking a rectangular fastening loop. Halfway along each side of the body are two small projections divided by a shallow notch. There is no other decoration visible. The fastener is 39.2mm long, 23.1mm wide and 1.9mm thick. It weighs 5.59gm. There are many similar exam…
Created on: Friday 20th August 2010
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2020
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