Collection Highlights
Diana of the Tower
1899
1977.3
Bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Belt plates
Object name
Belt plates
Date
1860-1865
Medium
Lead, brass
Dimensions
largest: 2 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 8.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Oval lead plate covered with thin brass sheet on front; three hooks on back.
Credit Line
Gift of Isaac B. Sniffen
Object Number
1921.96ab
Marks
stamped: front: "US"
Gallery Label
These plates were worn on U.S. Army waistbelts.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
