Square brass shoe buckle with canted corners, molded bows at top and bottom of frame, steel chape.
buckles (strap accessories)
fasteners
brass (alloy)
BUCKLE, SHOE
2139
Unknown
England or America
3 1/2 in x 3 1/16 in x 1 5/16 in (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Walter K. Watkins
1934.650
For more information on shoe buckles see White, Carolyn L. "American Artifacts of Personal Adornment, 1680-1820," (2005).
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