laces
In England In 1790 as the shoe laces we know of now but shoe laces have been in use since 7000bc, if not further by tying a leather cord into the shoe.
Before Velcro was invented, people used traditional fastening methods such as buttons, zippers, buckles, hooks, and laces to secure clothing and shoes. These methods required more manual dexterity and time to fasten compared to the easy and quick application that Velcro provides.
benches
Buttons.
bikes
pickaxes
carriages
horses or their feet.
Horses
Brief case
We used letters.