Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Buckle, Shoe |
Catalog Number |
1939.152.2 |
Maker |
Tuttin, W. |
Date |
ca. 1800 |
Material(s) |
Silver |
Dimensions |
H-2 W-3 D-1.25 inches |
Description |
This shoe buckle is a coin silver oval with an exterior arching decoration. Inside at the top and bottom centers are disks with floral engraving on the surface. Inside the oval is a rectangular design with concave sides. In each interior corner of this rectangle is a feather design. The attachments for the buckle are an iron bar supporting two piece wrought iron teeth and stay. This piece is attached through two holes on the back sides of the silver which create a pivot point. The attachment is missing on one of the buckles. |
Notes |
Old card, "Buckles belonged to Governor Gabriel Slaughter. Donor was his granddaughter." |
Collection |
Susan Slaughter Collection |
People |
W. Tuttin Slaughter, Gabriel, 1767-1830 |
Subjects |
Buckles Accessories (clothing & dress) |
Search Terms |
Men's Accessories Men's Fashion |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |