Record ID: NARC-BF8982
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy probable Dress Fastener (blunt hook) of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1750). The object is composed of a sub-ovate plate with two, evenly spaced perforated lobes, each with a central circular perforation. The central plate tapers to a rectangular projection which terminates in a transverse break, which would have formed a blunt hook. The upper surface is decorated with an integral motif consisting if an arrow shape with lozenge below, tapering to a rectangular shaft, which extends down the hooked aspect. Both surfaces retain minor traces of gilding. Leng…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-C23561
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hook piece from a hooked clasp and eye fastener. The end of the tapered hook is missing. The object comprises a circular plate, hollowed at the rear, with a trapezoidal loop for attachment at one and the remnant of a tapering hook opposite. The front of the circular plate is decorated with a circular framing ridge at the edge surrounding a motif of a human head in relief. The details of the face are somewhat worn, but it appears to be bearded with wavy hair. It is set with the top of the head towards the hook and the chin towards the loop. Date: Post Med…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-8434BA
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hook, from a hook and eye fitting of Modern date, probably AD 1800 - 1980. It is made from thick gauge circular-sectioned copper alloy wire, bent double, then bent into a hook, with the ends each curving out to the side to form two sewing or attachment loops. The object is 37.1mm long, 25.4mm wide, 18.9mm thick and weighs 14.0g. It was found close to another almost identical object - SWYOR-842D9C. A very close parallel is Read (1998) number 589, his Early Post Medieval Class A, type 1. Fasteners like this were used on uniforms in the 19th century and beyond, though…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-842D9C
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hook, from a hook and eye fitting of Modern date, probably AD 1800 - 1980. It is made from thick gauge circular-sectioned copper alloy wire, bent double, then bent into a hook, with the ends each curving out to the side to form two sewing or attachment loops. The object is 36.1mm long, 24.9mm wide, 21.2mm thick and weighs 14.66g. It was found close to another almost identical object - SWYOR-8434BA. A very close parallel is Read (1998) number 589, his Early Post Medieval Class A, type 1. Fasteners like this were used on uniforms in the 19th cemyury and beyond, thoug…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-838689
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable shoe or clog hasp, which would have been used with a similar clasp to secure a wooden shoe to the foot, dating from AD 1700 - 1900. It is a rectangular frame round a rectangular opening. Projecting from one long edge are two prongs, curving away from each other, forming an anchor like double hook. Measurements are; length 18.1mm, width 21.1mm, thickness 1.6mm and weight 1.37g. The opening on the hasp would have taken the hooked part of the clasp. The opposite end, shaped like an anchor, was used to secure the hasp to the fabric, and the opposite c…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-091033
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress fastener dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1600). See Read early post medieval, Class A, Type 1: Circular. The fastener consists of a roughly circular plate with two complete circular loops projecting from the top and a third incomplete loop at the bottom. Between the two upper loops is an incomplete rectangular loop. The face is decorated with a moulded design of a multi-petalled flower formed from three concentric segmented circles with a single pellet in the centre. The reverse is undecorated. The object's surface has a smooth dark g…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F2579D
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy artefact, probably a Post Medieval dress fastener or toggle dating from about AD 1600 - 1800. The date and function of objects of this form are debated, it being either a Late Iron Age or Roman cosmetic pestle, or a Post Medieval clothing fastener toggle. It consists of a rounded body in the shape of a pointed oval, circular in section, from one side of which extends a short, sub-rectangular sectioned shaft ending in a pair of rings positioned side by side. The fastener has a patchy green patina. It is 24.4mm long, 16.9mm wide and 6.6mm thick. It weighs …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: GLO-B2E417
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy 'male' tag from a pair hooked tags. The tag has a circular plate with the base of a truncated hook at one end.  Either side of the hook are two pierced lugs (one is missing) with a third at the rear for attachment. The centre of the plate is decorated with a central harp surrounded by two rows of ropework style concentric rings. This artefact dates to the 16th century. See SOM-405427 for the looped ‘female’ equivalent.  
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: NARC-9DEB51
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double-hooked Dress Fastener of Early-Medieval date (AD 700-900). Read 2008 early medieval Class M. The object is composed a central, solid, cylindrical body with a large circular hole through the transverse axis. The cylinder tapers slightly towards the hook ends. The surface is decorated with deeply incised rectangular cross hatching. At each end of the cylinder projects a short length of an integral drawn wire hook. The hooks are sub-circular in cross section. Length: 42.22mm, Width: 8.93mm, Thickness: 1.17mm, Weight: 11.0g The metal is mid green in colo…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: DEV-876CEE
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval cast copper-alloy openwork dress clasp, broken at the diagnostic end but an eye piece, based on similar examples (c. 17th century). The dress fastener comprises a circular moulded openwork plate with seven pellets at the centre, forming a sexfoil flower. This is surrounded by a band of eight circular perforations, three of which have worn through. This is in turn surrounded by a moulded border of alternating pellets and transverse bands. There are three rounded attachment knops positioned around the circumference. A rectangular hook projects from …
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
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