Pair of Shoe Buckles

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Collection Type

Clothing and accessories

Date

1750-1800

GUSN

GUSN-100660

Description

Pair of rectangular brass shoe buckles with engraved diamond design; steel hinged chape and tongue.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fasteners
brass (alloy)
BUCKLE, SHOE

Inscription

"PARKES'S" (Stamped)

Additional Identification Number

103

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 9/16 in (A); 1 9/16 in (B) x 1 3/4 in (A); 1 3/4 in (B) x 3/8 in (A); 3/8 in (B) (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2007.15.56ab

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