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Belt Buckle

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-100626

Description

Vertically oriented rectangular belt buckle; overall design is a cartouche surrounded by scroll foliate openwork; clasp fastener is hinged at bottom and clasps at the top, vertical hinged chape and tongue at center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buckles (strap accessories)
fasteners
brass (alloy)
BUCKLE, BELT

Additional Identification Number

69

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 1/2 in x 1 in (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1926.126

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