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Belt Buckle

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-100606

Description

Vertical rectangular gilt metal belt buckle, plain center panel, pierced stylized lobed border; clasp fastener is hinged at bottom and clasps at top, vertical four pronged tongue.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buckles (strap accessories)
fasteners
BUCKLE, BELT

Additional Identification Number

49

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 1/4 in x 3/4 in x 5/16 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. James P. Tolman

Accession Number

1924.535

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Title Shoe or Knee Buckles Accession Number 1924.544 ab
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