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Belt Buckle

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1840

GUSN

GUSN-100604

Description

Vertical rectangular rolled gold belt buckle with sulphide cameo at center, engraved floral design, cameo depicts male figure in Spartan style helmet; clasp fastener is hinged at bottom and clasps at top, four pronged tongue.
According to the donor, this belt buckle was worn by her mother, Mrs. Otis Norcross (Lucy Ann Lane).

Details

Descriptive Terms

buckles (strap accessories)
fasteners
glass (material)
BUCKLE, BELT

Additional Identification Number

47

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 1/8 in x 3/4 in x 3/8 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1922.468

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