|
128. SWORD BELT French,
XVIII Century
This was worn slung over
the right shoulder. Of
red morocco, the outer
face of which is covered
with red velvet richly
embroidered in silver
thread showing foliation
and trophies arranged
in medallions. Following
the borders are series
of close-set silver disks
strung on wire. At mouth
of sword loop is a silver
buckle; buttonhole near
mouth of loop for holding
sword in position.
Provenance: John Wanamaker,
New York City
07.300 Rogers Fund, 1907
|
|
(page
62)
 129.
SWORD BELT French, Late
XVIII Century
In splendid preservation.
Of cream-colored silk,
bordered with gold thread,
and richly embroidered
with gold in a series
of car- touches enclosing
conventionalized flower
and brilliants. V-shaped
sword loop suspended from
side; a buttonhole is
present for securing the
scabbard. Buckle lacking.
Lent by Bashford Dean
|
|
 130.
SWORD BELT Portuguese,
XVIII Century
Of lavender silk, bordered
with green silk; richly
embroidered with flowers
in cream- colored silk
and foliation in green
silk; a buttonhole is
present in the sword pocket.
Double buckle of silver
ornamented with stamped
dots.
L.2743.14 Lent by Bashford
Dean
|
