Collection Highlights
Keg with stand from Erie Canal celebration
ca. 1825
X.48
Wood, metal, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Belt buckle
Title
Belt buckle
Object name
Belt plate
Date
1855-1875
Medium
Brass, tin
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/8 x 3 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 5.4 x 8.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description
Rectangular, curved brass plate with stamped eagle in center with shield on breast, three arrows in one talon, branch in other talon, and flanked by tin wreath at bottom, with rayed background, thirteen stars, and inscription inside scroll at top; hook on back.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild
Object Number
1926.92
Marks
stamped: front: "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
