Buckles

by Gillian Meredith, Alan Meredith, Alan Meredith (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780747811848
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	11/20/2011
Series:	Shire Library , #477
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	56
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

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 written 'Buttons' for Shire.

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