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1996-858, Buckle
Knee buckle
1996-858, Buckle

Knee buckle

Date1765-1775
OriginUnknown
MediumCopper alloy or brass?
Dimensions1 3/8" x 1 1/4"
Credit LineGift of Mr. William Asadorian.
Object number1996-858
DescriptionSmall knee, complete with chap and tongue.
ProvenanceEx-coll: William Asadorian. Excavated in New York City before construction of large building, in a site on John & Water Streets, dating from the eighteenth century.