Name/Title
Money BeltEntry/Object ID
G2010.104Description
Money belt made of smooth tan cowhide. Basic form is a leather band folded over twice lengthwise to form a row of 3 compartments covered by a continuous flap; the stitching between compartments is machine-stitched; each corner is secured with a lacquered rivet; the ends are machine-stitched but one retains holes indicating a earlier presence of hand stitching; the back bottom of the belt has a series of slits formed by punching a circle out at each corner then cut to connect the dots; through these slots a belt is threaded that once tapered to a narrow tie strip at each end; it has been adapted to have a cast metal buckle at each end, machine stitched in place; there is a short leather strip knotted once at each top corner and another in the center under flap.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Adult, Male, Accessory
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
BeltClothing Sex
MaleLabel/Inscription/Signature
Notes
Clarence E. Olmstead from Davenport Center, NY has penned his name on the inside cover and on the outside as well.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Clarence Olmstead