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James Madison shoe buckles

James Madison shoe buckles Silver, crystals

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    Silver, crystals, [ca. 1800?]

    4.5 cm H x 3.3 cm W x .4 cm D

    Jewelry 03.003


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    [ This description is from the project: Fashioning the New England Family ]

    This pair of silver and paste buckles are believed to have been used by James Madison on his dress shoes. The brilliants are cut glass backed with tin foil to add sparkle.