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- catalog contributor b12630369.
- catalog date "1823".
- catalog description "In 1823, the first date recorded on this belt, the Harvard Washington Corps was inspired by the visit of cadets from West Point to adopt the uniform worn by United States Cadets, which included cross-shoulder belts secured by a leather waist belt.".
- catalog description "The Harvard Washington Corps was a student voluntary militia that existed at Harvard from 1811 to 1835; its members came from Harvard College's Junior and Senior classes. It was organized in the summer of 1811. It may have existed even earlier and been known as the Marti-Mercurian Band.".
- catalog description "The installation of new officers in the Harvard Washington Corps included the transfer of sash and sword from the outgoing officer to his successor; after the ceremony, the successor purchased these from his predecessor. This belt apparently changed hands more than 10 times, from 1823-1824 through 1833-1834, among officers known as adjutant or ensign. Owners inscribed their names, home towns, and dates of ownership on the belt's tan leather lining.".
- catalog extent "1 belt :".
- catalog issued "1823".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog subject "Harvard University Students Clothing.".
- catalog subject "Harvard Washington Corps.".
- catalog title "Belt worn by officer in the Harvard Washington Corps, 1823-1834.".
- catalog type "Belts (costume accessories) aat".
- catalog type "Harvard objects. local".
- catalog type "Military uniforms. aat".
- catalog type "Sam Browne belts. aat".
- catalog type "Sword belts. aat".