Belt

wrestling belt

Name/Title

Belt

Entry/Object ID

1977.40

Description

Circular, solid-silver belt with gold shield clasp. The belt is engraved with a floral pattern that covers the outer surface. The front shield is chased with a floral border engraved with the inscription, "Champion of the World, presented by the citizens of New York". The belt is inscribed with the names of the previous world champions from 1877, 1880, 1884, and 1887 (John McMahon).

Context

Won by John McMahon of Bakersfield, VT, 1887.

Acquisition

Accession

1977.40

Source or Donor

Hale, Mary E. (1900-1988)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Schuyler, Hartley & Graham

Date made

1887

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Belt

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Clothing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

3 in

Diameter

13 in

Material

Silver, Brass

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

McMahon, John (1841-1911)

Related Places

Place

Town

Bakersfield

County

Franklin County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America