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Buckle

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1870-1920

GUSN

GUSN-23849

Description

Each half of this buckle or clasp is formed from white metal in an oval with concentric filigree designs. At the center of each (superimposed over the closure mechanism) are paired scrolled trefoil shapes. Each half of buckle set with clear pastesr (Buckle B missing gem). Strap/belt no longer extant. Possibly a cloak clasp rather than belt, based on size.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buckles (strap accessories)
accessories
fasteners
paste (glass)
white metal
Buckle
Steel
Paste Gem
Silver
Buckle

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/4 x 1 1/16 x 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4806AB

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