Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
ca. 1761
1954.179a-d
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Beltplate: Spanish American War
Title
Beltplate: Spanish American War
Object name
Belt plate
Date
1860-1870
Medium
Brass, lead
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 5.4 x 8.9 cm )
Description
Brass and lead belt plate; lead-backed, oval brass plate with two arrowhead and one other hooks on back, and stamped lettering on front.
Credit Line
Gift of Isaac B. Sniffen
Object Number
1918.53
Marks
stamped: front: "US"
Gallery Label
This belt plate was probably worn on a bayonet or sword belt.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
