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Rectangular white metal belt buckle set in two parts with pear shaped and brilliant cut steel beads on obverse; pierced holes along sides for stitching to material.
buckles (strap accessories)
fasteners
BUCKLE, BELT
45
Unknown
1 3/4 in x 1 1/4 in x 1/4 in (HxWxD) (inches)
1920.203
For more information on cut steel jewelry see: Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v. 2 (1991): 702-707; Dawes, Ginny Reddington and Corinne Davidov, "Victorian Jewelry: Unexplored Treasures," (1991): 100-109.
Title Cut steel belt buckle Accession Number 1920.203
Title Pair of Amber Earrings Accession Number 1920.204
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