Buckle, Knee
- Object Name:
- Buckle, Knee
- Object ID:
- 1977.029.071.2
- Creator:
- Gilman, John Ward (1741-1823)
- Place of Origin:
- Exeter, NH
- Date:
- 1780-1800
- Description:
- Knee buckle. Made by John Ward Gilman (1741-1823) of Exeter, NH, 1780-1800. Cast convex silver buckle. Oval, with nail-head and rope design on front. Hinged copper chape and two-tine tongue. Originally worn by Col. Nathaniel Gilman (1759-1847) of Exeter, NH.
- Material:
- Metal
Silver
Copper - Dimensions:
- H-0.125 W-1 L-1.125 inches
- Provenance:
- From the New Hampshire silver collection of Richard F. Upton (1914-1996). Richard Upton served as the New Hampshire Historical Society's President, 1976-1980.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Richard F. Upton
- Subjects:
- Exeter, NH
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