Digital Collections

Buckle

Object/Artifact

Rectangular buckle of steel set with a row of large pastes lacking the black spot in the center. Crystal?Steel hasp with holes for sewing to a ribbon or band? Rather heavy - 2” x 2.5” Couldthis be a hat ornament? Could also be a ladies’ belt buckle.

G2005.171

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1780 - 1800

buckle

steel

paste crystal

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