Collection Highlights
Manhattan Rifles!
Date:
1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.055.3.226
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shoe buckles (pair)
Object Number:
1955.51ab
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Nickel, other metal
Dimensions:
overall (each): 2 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 in. ( 6.7 x 7 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
stamped: chape: "ASTBURY"
Description:
Pair of rectangular nickel plated shoe buckles with rounded corners, rectangular hinged chape with tongue.
Gallery Label:
These shoe buckles were used by Joshua Brookes (1773-1859).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Walter S. Poor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
