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Belt Buckle

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1880-1920

GUSN

GUSN-100918

Description

Gilt metal belt buckle consisting of two circular pieces, each feature a painted butterfly on mother of pearl background set under glass, raised scrollwork and beaded border, eye and hook clasp and bars for belt attachment on reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buckles (strap accessories)
fasteners
glass (material)
BUCKLE, BELT

Additional Identification Number

361

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 7/8 in x 3 3/4 in x 1/4 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1946.844ab

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Title Hair ornament Accession Number 1946.843
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