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Post by armando on Feb 5, 2022 11:38:41 GMT -7
I made myself a belt last year but wanted to make one for my son. However the only buckle I have is without the center bar. Not really sure if there’s any 18th-century documentation for about like this though I know it is very common in earlier time periods.  |
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Post by Keith on Feb 5, 2022 15:55:16 GMT -7
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Post by Black Hand on Feb 6, 2022 8:40:00 GMT -7
I made myself a belt last year but wanted to make one for my son. However the only buckle I have is without the center bar. Not really sure if there’s any 18th-century documentation for about like this though I know it is very common in earlier time periods. Easy enough to add the central prong with a finish nail, hammer, file and pliers...(if I'm understanding your question correctly) |
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Post by spence on Feb 8, 2022 13:14:36 GMT -7
I've never found good documentation for the width of 18th-century belts. The only specific references to that which I've found simply say the hunting shirt is held closed by a "wide leather belt" or a "broad belt"...how wide, how broad? Does anyone have info on this"
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Post by artificer on May 17, 2022 22:29:30 GMT -7
I made myself a belt last year but wanted to make one for my son. However the only buckle I have is without the center bar. Not really sure if there’s any 18th-century documentation for about like this though I know it is very common in earlier time periods. This general style goes back to 1350 according to this site: finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/buckles/Double D or Double Oval Buckles were extremely common right up to the end of the 18th century as they have been found in archeological sites all over North America. Gus |
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Post by artificer on May 17, 2022 22:39:25 GMT -7
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Post by RyanAK on May 18, 2022 5:27:09 GMT -7
I've never found good documentation for the width of 18th-century belts. The only specific references to that which I've found simply say the hunting shirt is held closed by a "wide leather belt" or a "broad belt"...how wide, how broad? Does anyone have info on this" Spence Interesting, Spence. Without a written documentation, I’d suppose relic buckles and art would our best way to get an idea. |
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Post by RyanAK on May 18, 2022 5:29:49 GMT -7
I also always thought a cotter pin would make a fine and easy center prong.
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