Collection Highlights
Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)
c. 1554-1565
1889.10.1.1
Watercolor, black and brown ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly mounted on an album page
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Belt clasp fastener
Object name
Belt clasp fastener
Date
1830-1880
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
overall (assembled): 2 x 2 1/8 x 3/8 in. ( 5.1 x 5.4 x 1 cm )
Description
Silver belt clasp fastener in two parts with hook and eye at the center; each half is vertical rectangular with rounded corners, leaf design down the center surrounded with double row of studs; bars with teeth on outsides of reverse for belt attachment. Worn by Ms. Arthur Levy.
Credit Line
Gift of Florence N. Levy, 1946
Object Number
INV.12441
Gallery Label
This belt clasp fastener was originally worn by Louisa Barnard Levy (Mrs. Arthur Lumley Levy, 1807-1887), the donor's grandmother.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
