Belt

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Belt

Entry/Object ID

GHS 2472 D

Description

Heavy white leather belt with red scalloped sewn-on edging, cut out letters on dark blue background with cut-out red stars. Lettering reads, "FRANKLIN/ 6". Long leather belt with gilded brass buckles with rectangular belt holder - belt loop holds flap in place. Brass hook on each end.

Dimensions

Height

2-5/8 in

Depth

1/2 in

Length

34-1/2 in

Material

Leather, brass

Provenance

Notes

Donated by Mrs. Russel Gonover, 9/17/1971. (she was the daughter-in-law of the owner) Label from object (now in object file) reads as follows, "#2472 Fireman's hats and belts from Franklin Co. Belonged to Jacob Gonover. Presented by Mrs. Russel Gonover. September 1971."