Knee Buckles
Dateca. 1770
OriginEngland (probably)
MediumSilver, Iron
Dimensions1 inch by 1 1/2 inches
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number2018-134,A&B
DescriptionSmall pair of silver knee buckles with diamond patterned border. Knee buckles are defined by their “T” back or fluke to fasten through a buttonhole at the garter of a pair of breeches in order to keep the men’s stockings from falling down. The tines of one of the chapes are broken and now missing.
ca. 1770
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