30s/40s Art Deco Red Bakelite Belt Buckle & Belt

From the 1940s (or possibly earlier), a  stretchy navy blue and red striped belt with

deep red, bakelite buckle. Art deco buckle of slatted curves with silver-tone clasp attached to a cream-colored plastic (celluloid) panel at back. Belting is easily adjustable, or could be swapped for material of your choice with just a few quick stitches. From the Jane K. estate.

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Materials: elastic belt, Simichrome-tested bakelite buckle, plastic back and base-metal clasp

Condition: a bit of a sticker remains on the back of one half of the buckle. belt elastic isn't as stretchy as it once was, but it's still got plenty of give.

Dimensions:
buckle-
halves are 1.5"/3.75cm square so buckle is 3"/7.5cm wide when clasped, 
 0.75"/2cm deep
belt-
 set at 27"/68.5cm with stretch to about 28"/71cm
  with 3"/7.5cm more fabric to work with
   1-1/8"/28mm high
original belt fabric is easily swapped for a ribbon, elastic, or fabric of your choice

(BDV SKU: 00594-008)

☞ Our items are not newly manufactured "vintage style" pieces. They are true vintage, at least 20 years old. Please read condition report provided above. ☜

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