Summary
Alternative Name(s): Swan Bills
Small packet of Sarbon brand Swan Bills No. 4 size hooks and eyes, containing 36 pieces, made in England circa 1920. These were made from 'superior extra quality' steel wire. These 'Swan Bills' were traditionally used in dressmaking to fasten clothing, and were often used in women's corsets.
These were thought to have been purchased for use by the donor's mother.
Physical Description
Small box of 36 hooks and eyes used for dressmaking. White box with brown graphic and text on all sides. Two threads of red cotton tied around box with a single 'Swan Bill' tied to the cotton at the top. Donated along with another identical box.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Clothing & Textiles, Home & Community, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Hazel Carlton, Oct 2007
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Place & Date Made
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Inscriptions
Printed, front, ink - brown graphics / 'SARBON BRAND' / ( image of lion in a circle ) Printed, side, ink - brown border / 'STEEL WIRE' Printed, side, ink - brown border / ' MADE IN ENGLAND / STEEL WIRE' Printed, top and bottom,ink - brown / 'No. 4', / ' SUPERIOR / SWAN BILLS / 36 PIECES / EXTRA / QUALITY '
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Brand Names
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Classification
Clothing & personal accessories, Clothing maintenance, Fasteners
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Type of item
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Box Dimensions
230 mm (Width), 120 mm (Depth), 240 mm (Height)
Approximate dimensions.
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