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Belt Buckle

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1870-1920

GUSN

GUSN-101699

Description

Silver belt buckle in the form of two Chinese characters with pink and green tint. Characters contain leaf and floral patterning on textured background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buckles (strap accessories)
fasteners
silver (metal)
Buckle, Belt

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

1150

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Chinese [influence]

Dimensions

2 7/8 in (clasped together) x 3/16 in (ab) (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.140ab

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