Woman's Decorative Silk Laced "Medici" Belt

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Title

Woman's Decorative Silk Laced "Medici" Belt

Subject

Women's accessories--1850s

Description

Handmade ivory silk "Medici" or "Swiss" belt with cotton lining, laced on front and back with a matching silk cord. 22" (l) x 6" and 2 3/4".

Creator

Unknown.

Date

1860 ca.

Contributor

Gift of Priscilla Jane Haley Bilous (1926- ) & Patience Elaine Haley Ghikas (1926-2020 )

Source

CHS.

Rights

CHS. Fair use.

Format

jpeg

Type

Physical Object

Identifier

CHS-1989-027

Coverage

Conway, Mass.

Identifier

020

Citation

Unknown., “Woman's Decorative Silk Laced "Medici" Belt,” Conway Historical Society, accessed April 29, 2024, https://conwaymasshistory.org/items/show/392.