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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Buckle or Latch
Object Number
1914-08-6
Description
Buckle or latch - two pieces which clip together; smaller pieces look like an acanthas leaf - points away from center, small hole at bottom; larger piece oval - small clear stone or brilliant in center (which when pushed to one side releases catch underneath) Mechanism to release on underside of oval piece - thin fish hook shaped piece of metal that when retracted allows the catch to release and two piece separate
Comment
Used by Erastus Lord with making leather boxes and containers
Category
Date Made
early 19th century
Dimensions
1" long x 1 1/4" wide
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
