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Vertical rectangular mother of pearl belt buckle with applied shell cameo of classical male in profile set in ormolu mount with leaves and loops; fastener is hinged at bottom and clasps at top, vertical hinged chape and tongue at center. Rectangular brown case with gilt border and design on cover.
fasteners
BUCKLE, BELT
159
Unknown
3 1/4 in x 11/16 in x 1/2 in (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Lucy Haskell Sturtevant
1925.363
For information on cameos see Bennett, David and Daniela Mascetti, "Understanding Jewellery," (1989); Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v. 1 (1991): 215-232; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 227-236; Miller, Anna M. "Cameos Old & New," 3rd Edition (2005).
Title Pair of watch guards Accession Number 1925.344 ab
Title Pair of bracelets Accession Number 1925.359 ab
Title Necklace Accession Number 1925.360
Title Hair pins Accession Number 1925.361 ab
Title Buckle Accession Number 1925.362
Title Buckle Accession Number 1925.363
Title Cameo brooch Accession Number 1925.364
Title Cuff links Accession Number 1925.365
Title c - Brooch, pin and cuff links Accession Number 1925.366 a
Title c - Buckle and hook-eye on cardboard Accession Number 1925.367 a
Title Shoe buckle Accession Number 1925.368 a
Title Stock buckle Accession Number 1925.368 b
Title Buckle Accession Number 1925.369
Title Buckle Accession Number 1925.370
Title Buckle Accession Number 1925.375
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