Cricketers' belt with buckle inscribed 'Eleven of England', circa 1861
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Accessory/Belt
Date Used
Circa 1861
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Cricketers' navy webbing belt. Rectangular brass buckle features raised group of figures framed by decorative foliage. Scroll below contains text that reads "ELEVEN OF ENGLAND". Metal adjustment loop in centre and metal loop at opposite end. On buckle and belt reverse, text reads "M.58.5". Buckle may represent the first English team in Australia in 1861-62.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 60 W: 785 D: 5mm (H: 2 3/8 W: 30 7/8 D: 3/16")
Date Used
Circa 1861
Location
In storage
Registration No
M7044
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