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Belt Buckle

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-100670

Description

Vertical rectangular rolled gold belt buckle, cast, pierced and chased floral design, applied central flower set with red and white stones, applied scrolls on edges; clasp fastener hinged at bottom and clasps at top, four pronged tongue

Details

Descriptive Terms

buckles (strap accessories)
fasteners
BUCKLE, BELT

Additional Identification Number

113

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 3/8 in x 1 1/4 in x 1/4 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1965.84

Reference Notes

Bennett, David and Daniela Mascetti, "Understanding Jewellery," (1989): 100.

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