Fasteners Collection

Empire State Building, New York City, New York, USA
Sculpture depicting construction of the Empire State Building; New York City, New York, United States of America

Crown Of Thorns

Women wearing fur-lined winter coats 1909
Two women wearing fur-lined coats, one with full length with fur-trim, decorative fasten to the front, other with a diagonal wrap-over front and fur collar and cuffs

Edward George Lind and His Son, Montague, Sir William Beechey, 1753-1839, British

The Rt. Honorable Stephen Poyntz, of Midgeham, Berkshire, Jean-Baptiste van Loo, 1684-1745, French

Jerusalem Gate, Buedingen, Wetterau region, Hesse, Germany, Europe

WW1 - Soldier gives away all souvenir buttons from uniform
WW1 - A slightly daft-looking young Soldier has to resort to a large safety pin, as he has given away all the souvenir buttons from his uniform to family and female admirers... Date: circa 1915

Zip, SEM
Zip. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the teeth and slider of a zip. Magnification: x2.5 at 6x7cm size

Hook and loop fastener C014 / 0321
Hook and loop fastener. Close-up of a hook and loop fastener showing the hooks (right) clinging to the loops (left). These common fasteners were inspired by the prickly burrs used by some plants to

Fractured bolts. Close-up of the ends of a number of threaded steel rods, showing where they have snapped, due to the application of excessive stress

Zips for Luggage
Zip fasteners for suitcases

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"Fasteners: A Timeless Necessity in the Evolution of Fashion, Architecture, and History" From the elegant women donning fur-lined winter coats in 1909 to the towering Empire State Building that graces New York City's skyline, they have played an integral role in shaping our world. These seemingly small yet mighty devices have secured more than just fabric; they have held together moments of triumph and despair. In a symbolic twist they can even be likened to the Crown of Thorns - binding elements together with strength and resilience. Just as development testing was conducted at the request of MSFC Dynamics for loads, these unassuming connectors bear immense responsibility. Looking back through time, we find Edward George Lind and his son Montague captured by Sir William Beechey's brushstroke. Their attire adorned with fasteners serves as a testament to their status and style. Similarly, The Rt. Honorable Stephen Poyntz from Midgeham showcases how fasteners transcend borders and eras when immortalized by Jean-Baptiste van Loo. Venturing beyond portraits, we discover the Jerusalem Gate in Buedingen standing tall against time's relentless march. Its steadfastness owes much to its reliance on sturdy fastening mechanisms that endure throughout centuries. Even during times of war like WW1, soldiers understood the significance of these tiny treasures as one soldier selflessly gave away all souvenir buttons from his uniform - recognizing their value not only as practical tools but also as tokens of camaraderie amidst chaos. So next time you button up your coat or marvel at architectural wonders like the Empire State Building or historical artifacts such as paintings or gates held together by hidden forces - remember that behind every momentous occasion lies a humble yet indispensable hero.