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Pair of Shoe Buckles

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1770-1800

GUSN

GUSN-100688

Description

Pair of brass rectangular shoe buckles with rounded corners, molded scalloped edge with stylized floral and geometric engraving; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fasteners
brass (alloy)
BUCKLE, SHOE

Additional Identification Number

131

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 3/4 in ( C); 2 3/4 in (D) x 3 1/8 in ( C); 3 1/16 in (D) x 1 1/4 in ( C); 1 1/4 in (D) (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1947.150cd

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Title Knee buckles Accession Number 1947.150 cd
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