| "One aspect of silver buckles which intrigues me is the frequency with which design elements were reused by the manufacturers to produce different pieces. From a business standpoint, this makes sense, as the cost of the metal dies used to stamp out designs is a large capital outlay. If the stamped forms can be used in multiple applications, the investment in the dies can be recovered more quickly. This belt was made to be sewn on to a silk ribbon to provide contrast backing to the silver pieces and chains. It incorporates the Butterfly Lady as the center piece to the belt. The manufacturer is William B. Kerr & Co." |
