Ah. Then it is not the invention date but when the modern form evolved into
popular use.

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From: "Kate and Silas" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, 17 October 2003 10:23 PM
Subject: Re: snap origins


> Hooks and eyes are current at least by the 17th century on sites in the
> Chesapeake
>
> Silas Hurry
>
>
>
> At 08:33 AM 10/17/03 -0500, you wrote:
> >Does anyone know when snaps, like the ones you would see on a shirt, or a
> >baby's onesie, were invented?  Or when they became readily accessible in
> >stores?  I have  checked the 1902 Sears Catalog, and there are no snaps
in
> >it.  Also, along the same thread (no pun intended) how about early dates
for
> >hook and eye closures?  Any help is appreciated.
> >
> >Lynita Langley-Ware
> >MCRA
> >Greenbrier, Arkansas