Historical information

A button hook is a tool used for the closing of shoes, gloves or other apparel that uses buttons as fasteners. It consists of a steel hook fixed to a handle which may be simple or decorative. The hook end is inserted through the buttonhole to capture the button by the shank and draw it through the opening. Many were distributed as advertising for a Company, as this is for 'Ezywalkin' footwear

Significance

Walter David Cookes established the Ezywalkin Shoe Company Pty Ltd in 1901 in Fremantle Western Australia. The Melbourne factory was established in 1910

Physical description

A steel, button hook for shoes and gaiters

Inscriptions & markings

on handle 'WEAR EZYWALKIN'S SHOES '