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Pair of Belt Buckles

1920s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of belt buckles made of black Phenol Formaldehyde plastic, moulded into the shape of two elephants. The elephants tails lock together in the centre to form a fastening. Pencilled on an attached label is the price '2/6 1/2'.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Belt Buckle
  • Belt Buckle
Materials and techniques
Plastic
Brief description
Pair of plastic belt buckles, probably made in France, 1920s
Physical description
Pair of belt buckles made of black Phenol Formaldehyde plastic, moulded into the shape of two elephants. The elephants tails lock together in the centre to form a fastening. Pencilled on an attached label is the price '2/6 1/2'.
Dimensions
  • Width: 5.5in (maximum)
  • Length: 1.5in (maximum)
Marks and inscriptions
'2/6 1/2' (Pencilled on attached label)
Credit line
Given by Mrs Mary Sutton
Collection
Accession number
T.879&A-1974

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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