Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Luce Center
Buckles on straps (2)
Object Number:
INV.12691.53ab
Date:
1840-1900
Medium:
Gold, velvet
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/4 x 9 5/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 24.4 x 4.4 cm )
Marks:
incised: reverse of one buckle, near chape: "1 X O / L H"
Description:
Pair of oval bloomed gold buckles with vertical chape at the center and 2 tongues, on black velvet straps with forked-tongue ends.
Gallery Label:
These buckles were in a jewelry box which belonged to Adelaide L. Livingston (1852-1909).
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
