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Garter clip

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1873-1880

GUSN

GUSN-23902

Description

Brass-colored metal portion of a garter clip used to support suspenders or hose. Flat metal ribbon formed in a half hourglass shape with an open center and stamped inscription [see Inscriptions]. Meant to attach to an elasticized band at flat end (no longer extant).

Details

Descriptive Terms

garters
accessories
brass (alloy)
Notion
Fastener, Textile
Brass
Fastener, Textile

Inscription

Impressed stamp: ""WARREN HOSE SUPPORTER/ PAT. FEB 18TH 1873""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 5/8 x 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4858

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