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Pair of Shoe Buckles

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1750-1800

GUSN

GUSN-102688

Description

Pair of rectangular steel shoe buckles with rounded corners, ridged frame, steel chape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fasteners
BUCKLE, SHOE

Additional Identification Number

2140

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 9/16 in x 3 in x 1 3/16 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2007.15.53ab

Reference Notes

For more information on shoe buckles see White, Carolyn L. "American Artifacts of Personal Adornment, 1680-1820," (2005).

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