Buckles

Name: Buckles
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ISBN: 9780747806912

ISBN-10: 0747806918

ISBN-13: 9780747806912

Edition: 2008

Authors: Alan Meredith, Gillian Meredith

List price: $12.95

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The humble buckle is an oft-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.

Book details

List price: $12.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Shire Publications, Limited
Publication date: 2/17/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 56
Size: 5.25" wide x 6.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 0.286
Language: English

Alan and Gillian Meredith have been collecting buttons and buckles and researching their history for many years. They have one of the best collections in the United Kingdom and have appeared on television and radio talking about their collection. They have also writtenButtonsfor Shire. From the Trade Paperback edition.