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Belt

c.19th century (made)
Place of origin

Belt, red leather backing with attached overlay of woven cotton and metal wire, with two horizontal red silk thread; at one end three oval brass buttons with loops, at the other end a brass buckle.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Belt for a uniform, red leather with overlay of woven cotton and metal wire, with bands of red silk thread; three brass buttons with loop fastenings and brass buckle, India, 19th century; Uniform; Textiles; Accessories
Physical description
Belt, red leather backing with attached overlay of woven cotton and metal wire, with two horizontal red silk thread; at one end three oval brass buttons with loops, at the other end a brass buckle.
Dimensions
  • Circumference: 90cm
  • Width: 9cm
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879.
Collection
Accession number
IPN.1127

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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