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The humble buckle is an often-taken for granted fastening, yet its usefulness and sturdiness has ensured that it has survived from ancient times through to the present day. The author provides a comprehensive typology of buckles, from the earliest designs to the most recent uses. With detailed records of the types of buckles from different historical periods and listings of museums where they can be found, this book offers the re-enactor essential guidance for period costumes, and provides the collector or enthusiast with the information needed to continue or begin to learning about this enduring and practical object.
Table of Contents
Introduction /Buckles Top to Toe /Other uses of Buckles /Materials /Exotic Buckles /Collecting and Display /Identification of Back Marks /Further Reading /Index
Product details
| Published | 30 Aug 2008 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 56 |
| ISBN | 9780747806912 |
| Imprint | Shire Publications |
| Illustrations | 4 b/w; 109 col |
| Dimensions | 210 x 149 mm |
| Series | Shire Library |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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