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Buckle

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1890

GUSN

GUSN-23858

Description

Stamped, brass-plated oval buckle comprised of linked hemispheres. Worn black enamel still visible in crevices. Attachment to strap/belt with crossbar (visible in image), belt no longer extant.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buckles (strap accessories)
accessories
fasteners
brass (alloy)
stamping (forming)
Buckle
Brass
Embossed
Buckle

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/16 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4815

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