2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Buckles and case. 1980-27,1-2.

Shoe Buckle Case

Dateca. 1790

OriginEngland; used in America, Virginia

Mediumshagreen, wood, later foiled paper, later card, copper alloy fastener

DimensionsL: 4 5/8"; W: 3 1/4"; H: 1 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Wilson

Object number1980-27,2

DescriptionShoe buckle caseLabel TextThe family of Virginian John Minson Galt (1744–1808) cherished his shoe buckles as mementos of the illustrious physician and patriot. A later family member relined the case and wrote the history on a piece of paper: “Shoe Buckles that belonged to my gr, gr, Grandfather, Dr. John Minson Galt, Chief surgeon Va. Military Troops during the Revolutionary War.—Alex Galt Robinson.”ProvenanceEx Coll: Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson Wilson, Harrods Creek, KY