Knee Buckles
Dateca. 1770
OriginEngland
MediumPaste, Silver, Gold, Steel
Dimensions1 3/4 inch by 1 1/4 inches
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number2018-135,A&B
DescriptionA pair of paste stone knee buckles with gilt inner 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.
ca. 1770
ca. 1770
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