Collection Highlights
Receipted bill, John Vernon to Benjamin White
Date:
1794
Object Number:
MSS.3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Knee buckle
Object Number:
INV.12440
Date:
1775-1800
Medium:
Silver, other metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/4 in. ( 4.8 x 3.5 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: reverse of frame: "Capt Stagg"
Description:
Oval silver buckle frame with scalloped outer edge, beaded inner edge, and vertical hinged chape and tongue the center (made of other metal).
Gallery Label:
This knee buckle belonged to Captain John Stagg, the donor's grandfather. Based on the style of the buckle, it probably dates to the Revolutionary War.
Credit Line:
Gift of William Nichol Puffer, 1871
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
