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Vertically oriented rectangular belt buckle, gold and colored enamel floral design on black and white glass background, gilt metal scrolled border; clasp fastener is hinged at bottom with clasp at top and four prongs.
buckles (strap accessories)
fasteners
glass (material)
BUCKLE, BELT
59
Unknown
3 1/4 in x 3/4 in x 1/4 in (HxWxD) (inches)
1927.757
"Jewelry at Historic New England," Online exhibit presented by Historic New England launched September 30, 2007 at www.historicnewengland.org/jewelryhistory/.
Similar enamelwork seen in Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 170, color plate 90; 1830 buckle designs, Bennett, David and Daniela Mascetti, "Understanding Jewellery," (1989): 100.
Title Hatpin pin Accession Number 1927.755
Title Hatpin pin Accession Number 1927.756
Title Belt buckle Accession Number 1927.757
Title Bouquet holder Accession Number 1927.758
Title Silver ring Accession Number 1927.759
Title Hair cord Accession Number 1927.760
Title Bracelet Accession Number 1927.761
Title Hair bracelet Accession Number 1927.762
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