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1942

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Pair of knee buckles Buckles, 18th century

This is a Buckles. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is steel, rock-crystal, foil back.. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Anonymous. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 3.2 x 2.8 x 0.9 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in.)

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Pair of knee buckles Buckles, 18th century; France; steel, rock-crystal, foil back.; H x W x D: 3.2 x 2.8 x 0.9 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1942-69-18-a,b

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