Collection Highlights
Memorial sample card
Date:
Object Number:
1947.490a
Medium:
Watercolor and hair on ivory
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Belt clasp
Object Number:
INV.12448
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Mirror, copper gilt, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 8.6 x 2.2 x 1 cm )
Description:
Narrow vertical rectangular belt clasp with beveled mirror at the center framed with yellow metal worked in rinceau design; mirror decorated with floral garland; vertical chape hinged to reverse at the bottom, clasps at the top, hinged at the center with 4 tongues.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
