Pair of silver rectangular knee buckles with rounded corners, stamped x design; one steel hinged chape and tongue, one brass (replacement).
fasteners
silver (metal)
BUCKLE, KNEE
"S * S" (Engraved)
106
Unknown
1 3/8 in (A); 1 3/8 in (B) x 1 in (A); 1 in (B) (HxW) (inches)
1931.982.1-2
Similar pair in Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 148, plate 95.
Title c - Coral brooch and earrings Accession Number 1927.495 a
Title Horn back comb Accession Number 1929.557
Title Tortoiseshell back comb Accession Number 1929.558
Title Lava cameo brooch Accession Number 1929.563
Title Brooch Accession Number 1929.564
Title Hair brooch Accession Number 1929.565
Title Coral earrings Accession Number 1929.566 ab
Title Knee buckles Accession Number 1931.982 ab
Title Cuff links Accession Number 1931.984 ab
Title Gold brooch Accession Number 1931.989
Title Necklace and locket Accession Number 1934.558
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