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1984

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Pair of knee buckles Buckle

This is a Buckle. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1984. Its medium is silver, gold, glass pastes, iron. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Janet Mavec. It is credited Gift of Janet Mavec.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 4.7 x 3.5 x 0.5 cm (1 7/8 x 1 3/8 x 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Pair of knee buckles Buckle; probably England; silver, gold, glass pastes, iron; H x W x D: 4.7 x 3.5 x 0.5 cm (1 7/8 x 1 3/8 x 3/16 in.); Gift of Janet Mavec; 1984-66-1-a,b

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