You might want to address this question to the folks at Lacis (www.lacis.com). This store is a favorite of historic costumers, has a really excellent selection of books, and the staff is very knowledgable. Good luck! Mary Ellin D'Agostino [log in to unmask] On Tue, 8 Dec 1998, Betsy Cassebeer wrote: > Please excuse cross-posting. > > I am collecting references on clothing hooks and eyes, and hope someone > on this list is familiar with the subject. I have posted a request on a > costume list and been referred to Janet Arnold's books. > > I am particulary interested in patent dates - when was the interior > "bump" introduced? Hooks and eyes are currently used in military > uniforms, but not commonly found on modern men's garb - when did hooks > and eyes become primarily women's clothing fasteners? > > Thank you for your time and consideration, > > Betsy Cassebeer > Laboratory Supervisor > Gray & Pape, Inc. > [log in to unmask] (corporate) > [log in to unmask] (personal) > > "Things have their laws as well as men; things refuse to be trifled > with." Ralph Waldo Emerson > > > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com >