Cricketers' tapestry belt with buckle inscribed 'The Australian Team', circa 1864
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Accessory/Belt
Date Used
Circa 1864
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Cricketers' woven tapestry belt, floral design in coloured wool and silk with white background and silk backing. Square polished brass buckle features raised central column around which is twisted ribbon that bears cricket players' names. It is flanked either side by a cricket bat, wickets and ball. Scroll below contains text that reads "THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM". Metal adjustment bar near buckle and metal loop at opposite end. On buckle reverse, text reads "M.32.2".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 70 W: 795 D: 7mm (H: 2 3/4 W: 31 5/16 D: 1/4")
Date Used
Circa 1864
Location
In storage
Registration No
M7045
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