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Belt buckle

Date

1880-1930

GUSN

GUSN-23874

Description

One half of a steel belt buckle with shaded purple enamel appllied to surface. Foliate sprig decorations bright-cut through the enamel surface outlining the edges. Flat edge is toothed for securing in fabric of belt.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buckles (strap accessories)
accessories
fasteners
enameling
steel (alloy)
bright cutting
leaf scrolls
Buckle
Buckle, Belt
Steel
Cut
Enameled
Scroll
Buckle, Belt

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 3/16 x 1 3/8 x 3/16 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4831

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