Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1820-1823
Object Number:
PR.221.44
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Belt buckle
Object Number:
INV.8654
Date:
1855-1865
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Two-piece buckle with rectangular slot for belt at both ends; circular frontpiece with eagle perched above anchor, encircled by stars and roped border; slides through slot in center of other circular piece with wreather border.
Gallery Label:
This buckle was part of a waistbelt worn by U.S. Navy Commodore John Stark Lovell during the Civil War.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
