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knee buckles (buckles (strap accessories), fasteners, ... Components (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Fasteners used to secure breeches to the wearer, with the buckles holding straps usually around the middle of the leg. Particularly worn in the 18th century. |
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knee buckles (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,PN)
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knee buckle (C,U,English,AD,U,SN)
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buckle, knee (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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breeches buckle (C,U,English,UF,U,SN)
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boucle de genou (C,U,French,AD,U,FSN)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: V.PJ |
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Objects Facet |
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.... Components (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........ components (objects parts) (G) |
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................ fasteners (G) |
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.................... buckles (strap accessories) (G) |
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........................ knee buckles (G,U) |
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