Leather suspenders with fasteners

NameSuspenders

Maker Hasla AS

Maker Ornulf Hask (Norwegian)

Maker Tom Strle Moseid (Norwegian)

Maker Anne Vatnedal Brokke (Norwegian)

Date2018

Place madeValle, Norway, Europe

MediumLeather, silver, brass

DimensionsEach: 15 3/8 × 1 × 13/16 in. (39 × 2.5 × 2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2019.26.6

Object numberFA.2019.26.6ab

ProvenancePurchased by curator directly from vendor.

DescriptionA black leather band with one raw side serves as the main body of each suspender. At each end are two identical metal attachements (brass) with domed silver buttons. The front smaller button 1.5 cm diameter, has a flowered center; the larger back button has the same flowered center, outlined by a circle with scalloped forms and an outer edge with striations.