Belt

Name/Title

Belt

Entry/Object ID

1111.839.001

Description

Black satin shaped belt, most likely worn with lawn skirt and waist. Waist = 21 1/4 inches. Width of belt = 4 inches. Made with seven tucks, widens at center forming diamond shape and decorated with three rows of buttons sewn on with an embroidered stitch. Left row is missing. Front and back have three rows of support bars. Back clasps with two large hook and eye clasps. Inscription: Paper sticker on the inside of the belt reads: FIT-WELL BELT 22 Special Significance: Found with the belongings from Zoa Coombs' home. Zoa's D.O.B. = 1894