Info needed on Snuggle Rug Co. w/Hookless Brand Metal Zipper

[MainelyVintage]

I am trying to date a "Snuggle Rug" which appears to be a wool, zip up sack I am presuming intended to snuggle your baby in. I am having a hard time finding info on the company (other than it was in Indiana) and I also can't find info on the "Hookless" brand of zipper. Thanks in advance!

help!

 

[MainelyVintage]

To add, I realize this isn't quite "fashion" but I am hoping someone would have knowledge on the zipper part for dating purposes. Thanks again!

 

[lkranieri]

On page 176 of THIS BOOK there is mention of the Snuggle Rug Co using the hookless zipper in their baby robes.

 

[lkranieri]

Almost all of the references I found to the Snuggle Rug were from the 1930's. One 1941 reference noted: "...Snuggle Products Inc., formerly Snuggle Rug Company, Goshen Ind..." so I am going to guess your item dates to prior to 1941.

 

[northstarvintage]

This blog shows some menswear pieces from the 1930s that used Hookless Zippers (and there's some serious eye candy).

And Hello from Maine!

http://vintagehaberdashers.com/tag/hookless-zipper/

 

[MainelyVintage]

Thanks all, pre 1940's it is then! You all are amazing with how quickly you find this stuff! My next question is do you offer tutorials?

 

[amandainvermont]

Welcome. There are some good threads HERE that offer all kinds of information. And questions are always welcomed. Members are very generous with sharing their knowledge.

 

[MagsRags]

Old thread, but I have pertinent new information. I was researching a small 27 page booklet from the "Mother's Service Bureau", which is basically a catalog for Snuggle Products. It is dated August 1943, and came home with me from cleaning out my parent's home a couple of years ago. Here's what a Snuggle Sleeper looked like in 1943 - it could be purchased as a set including a hood, cape, and/or jacket. It came in pink, blue, or white.

Based on this, I would guesstimate the OP's Snuggle Rug as 60s.