This comprehensive, clearly set out, and well-illustrated book is subtitled A Classification and Catalogue of Sharp- or Blunt-Hooked Clasps and Miscellaneous Hooks, Eyes, Loops, Rings or Toggles , which seems like a pretty good description of its contents. Artefacts range from the Roman to early post-medieval periods, and comprise small artefacts, primarily of low status, and used as dresswear.