Anderson Brothers Shoe Button Hook

Title

Anderson Brothers Shoe Button Hook

Subject

shoe button hook

Description

Metal shoe button hook engraved "Anderson Bros. Portsmouth, Ohio" with no engraving on reverse side. George W. Anderson operated several shoe, clothing, and dry goods businesses from 1874 until his death in 1895. His son, William, established the Anderson Department Store at the corner of Third (3rd) and Chillicothe Streets from approximately 1900 - 1932. Sears Roebuck Department Store was later located at the site.

Creator

unknown

Date

circa 1897-1914

Format

13 cm long, 2.5 cm at widest

Coverage

Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio

Rights

Scanned by permission from the collection of Paul O'Neill