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Vertically oriented rectangular gilt or gold (?) belt buckle with rounded corners, top features an engraved American bald eagle with splayed wings holding a Union banner in beak, on left side is Columbia holding a shield of stars and stripes, on right side is Justice holding a set of scales above her head, bottom features a shield of stars and stripes surrounded by six American flags and surmounted by a bear; gilt or gold (?) hinged chape and tongue.
buckles (strap accessories)
fasteners
BUCKLE, BELT
85
Unknown
United States
2 1/2 in x 1 5/8 in (HxW) (inches)
1952.148
"Jewelry at Historic New England," Online exhibit presented by Historic New England launched September 30, 2007 at www.historicnewengland.org/jewelryhistory/.
Title Hair chain Accession Number 1952.133
Title Belt buckle Accession Number 1952.148
Title Hat pins Accession Number 1952.149
Title Cross pendant Accession Number 1952.150
Title Mourning earring Accession Number 1952.151
Title Mosaic cuff links Accession Number 1952.152 ab
Title Studs Accession Number 1952.153 ab
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