Buckle

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1890

GUSN

GUSN-23856

Description

Oval buckle made from silver-colored metal patterned to resemble twisted rope. Buckle attaches to strap/belt (no longer extant) with bar and two prongs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buckles (strap accessories)
accessories
fasteners
steel (alloy)
plating (metal coating)
silver alloy
Buckle
Steel
Buckle

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 3/8 (H), 2 1/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4813

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