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Buckle

Object/Artifact

Cast brass buckle with traces of gilding; rounded rectangle with concave sides punctuated by thistle motif at top, bottom, leafy rose at sides. Steel shaft in center (minus 3 prongs?), scalloped edge on one inner side. 3” x 1.5”

G89.222

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1835 - 1860

buckle

gilding

steel

brass

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