At 19:47 11/04/2009, you wrote:
On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 10:15 PM, <ladybeanofbun...@aol.com> wrote:
> I don't know if any of you have ever come across these, but on one of my
> period gowns from the 1880's the bodice closes with little black hooks and
> eyes that are quite unsual, and hard to explain, but the hook slides over
> and the eyes or bars have like a flap so that when the hook slides over it
> catches with ease and closes automatically and holds it tight so it won't
> pop open again!
Any chance you could upload pictures?
I have some of these I think - a couple of cards full! I'll try and
put a picture somewhere.
Incidentally, I hate hook and eye tape - it can come apart at crucial
moments, especially in theatre or stage shows. When I worked for the
RSC they wouldn't use it, after a couple of "accidents"!
Suzi
-E House
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