Name/Title
[Belt Buckle] Baker Production Technology, Antique-BronzeEntry/Object ID
2020.1.162Tags
Belt Buckle, Accessory, Metal, Bronze, Baker Production TechnologyDescription
Rectangular belt buckle, branded to Baker Production Technology.
Features: A rectangular, cast metal (likely brass) belt buckle with rounded corners. Finished in antique-bronze. The buckle is lightly curved.
Front Design: A 2mm rounded border around the edge, with the recessed interior surface having a dotted texture. Across the upper-middle of the space is the large block text "BAKER", with "PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY" in smaller text below in the centre of the space. Below are two rectangles side-by-side, each with a continuous wavy line through them. The vertical line of the "T" drops down between the two rectangles.
Back Elements: The back has a texture of raised, scattered dashes. The hook (curved) and the hinge (rectangular with indented outer corners) are connected with a raised section. On the raised section is the maker's mark "Century CANADA".
Old Description (Kelsey Dalrymple, 3 June 2020): Baker Oil Production Technology. Rectangular brass belt buckle. (Donated by Gordon McQuaig).Collection
Orphan Objects CollectionCataloged By
Danielle P. LaneAcquisition
Accession
2020.1Acquisition Method
FoundMade/Created
Manufacturer
Century CanadaTime Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Buckle, BeltNomenclature Primary Object Term
Buckle, ClothingNomenclature Sub-Class
Clothing AccessoriesNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Height
50.5 mmWidth
77 mmDepth
12 mmDimension Notes
Excluding back elements, the thickness of the belt buckle is 2.5mm.Condition
Reason for Exam
AccessionOverall Condition
GoodCondition Detail
Wear, Adhesive Residue, ScratchDate Examined
Mar 28, 2023Examined By
Danielle P. LaneCleanliness
Adhesive residue on the back, in a vertical band on the left-side and in a patch to the left of the hook.Surface
Light to medium scratched and dents across the surface of the front.
A patch of the finish is missing on the right side of the front bottom border.Mechanism
Hinge moves freely.Created By
Danielle P. LaneCreate Date
March 24, 2023Updated By
Danielle P. LaneUpdate Date
March 28, 2023