06/05/2026
Before zippers became common, button hooks were an essential tool for dressing. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these handy devices helped people fasten the tiny buttons found on boots, gloves, and fashionable clothing of the era.
Today, this small but important piece of history is making a comeback!
Historical Emporium, in collaboration with American Duchess, is pleased to offer an authentic-style button hook for modern historical costumers, reenactors, and vintage enthusiasts. Add a practical touch of period authenticity to your wardrobe and experience a dressing tool once found in nearly every Victorian household.
Available now!
Victorian Button Hook is the perfect accessory to easily button your Victorian Button Boots, or other tightly-buttoning garments or accessories. Use your button hook to button gloves, bodices, shoes, and waistbands. Our reproduction button hook is made from an original, and features a stainless stee...
