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An illustration of an Anglo-Saxon buckle.

Buckle

An illustration of an Anglo-Saxon buckle.

An illustration of a rectangular Anglo-Saxon buckle.

Buckle

An illustration of a rectangular Anglo-Saxon buckle.

A fastener is a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. Fasteners can also be used to close a container such as a bag, a box, or an envelope; or they may involve keeping together the sides of an opening of flexible material, attaching a lid to a container, etc.

Fastening Device

A fastener is a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. Fasteners…

"A contrivance for enabling a person to glide swiftly on ice, consisting of a steel runner fixed either to a wooden sole provided with straps and buckles, or to a light iron or steel framework having adjustable clamps or other means of attachment to a shoe or boot. C is a roller skate in which a plate with rollers replaces the runner." — Whitney, 1889

Roller Skate - Side View

"A contrivance for enabling a person to glide swiftly on ice, consisting of a steel runner fixed either…

These lady's shoes are an early 20th century design. They are high heeled and pointed with a strap that buckles across the top.

Lady's Shoes

These lady's shoes are an early 20th century design. They are high heeled and pointed with a strap that…