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Brass-colored metal clasp with a fragment of pink, ruffle-edged woven strap attached. Clasp consists of a flat, hinged bar and triangular attachment element with pronged teeth for gripping. Pressing on bar places tension on teeth, locking the clasp in place. Triangular element decorated with abstract foliate scrolls and scalloped edge.
clasps (fasteners)
accessories
fasteners
brass (alloy)
leaf scrolls
Clasp, Clothing
Brass
Linen
Scroll
Clasp, Clothing
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
13/16 x 1 1/16 x 2/8 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.4857
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