Garter Buckles

Dateca. 1825

MediumCopper Alloy (Brass), Iron

Dimensions5/8 inches by ½ inch

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number2018-131,A&B

DescriptionVery small brass buckles with bead boarder motif. The interior chapes of the buckle are made of iron.
Label TextThese small buckles hooked into garters through a buttonhole with the “T” shaped chape or fluke, allowing the buckles to be removed easily for cleaning or for use on other garters.