Hooks and Eyes

Five pieces of iron wire on a grid, showing from top to bottom how they go from a straight piece of wire to a complex hook.

I’ve been repairing my 17th century style clothes, which has involved making hooks and eyes to replace some of the ones that have fallen off. It’s a pretty simple process, even though I’m not the handiest of people. Hooks and Eyes History I’ve got hooks and eyes on my clothes…

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