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Money belt

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-21511

Description

Leather belt w/ pocket, 2 buckles in front for closure. One purse on side w/ brass clasp.

Details

Descriptive Terms

money belts
accessories
brass (alloy)
leather
Leather
Brass
BELT, MONEY

Inscription

Engraved on purse clasp: ""PAT-APL'D-FOR""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.5 x 27 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3111

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