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Woman's Belt
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Woman's Belt

Original Owner (American, 1850 - 1922)
Clothing Maker
Dateabout 1830-1840
MediumHand-stitched silk and cotton, with brass hooks and eyes
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 27 1/2 x 2 1/2in. (69.9 x 6.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Emory Robotham
DescriptionTan silk ribbon belt with a closure of three brass hooks and eyes.
Object number2001.130.5
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Not on view
Dress
Mary Abbe Smith
about 1880-1890
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about 1850-1855
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1883
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about 1855
Front of dress with cape.
Unknown
1865-1870