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Object Name
Buckle or Latch
Object Number
1914-08-8
Description
Copper buckle - one side attached to leather strap; buckle has two pieces which clasp together - small erpiece which is attached to leather is stamped along straight end with repeating leaf design; large leaf design in center, sculpted edge on three sides; other piece of buckle has raised rectangular area at one end with round brilliant in center - brilliant slides to one side releasing clasp; opposite clasp side of this part of buckel si sculpted edge piece with floral design; tan piece of leather strap with incised line on each side
Comment
Used by Erastus Lord with making leather boxes and containers
Category
Tools and Equipment for Materials
Date Made
early 19th century
Dimensions
3" long x 3/4" wide
Materials
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