Rice Belt Buckle, rectangular stamped metal, raised "Rice" and spread-winged owl on blue background.

Item — Box: 41

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains a wide variety of realia from Rice University's history, including a variety of jewelry pieces, clothing, athletics-related materials, and various other objects.

Dates

Creation: 1912 - 2022

Creator

From the Collection: Rice University. (Organization)

Access Restrictions

This material is available for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Extent

From the Collection: 191 Linear Feet (178 boxes plus oversize items)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Metal Rice belt buckle, silver-colored, rectangular with raised border, word "Rice", spread-winged owl and triangular graphics on blue background. On the back, 2 block letter "M"s have been scratched in near the bottom, and the name "Mattox" near the top. The back is stamped with "Robbins Co. Attleboro", which was a jeweler in Massachussetts that made medallions and other items like belt buckles, and operated under that name from 1912 to 2007. The style could indicate a 1940's or 1950's ventage for this item. There is no information regarding original owner or donor. Located within an envelope identified with "Rice Belt Buckle, rectangular stamped metal, raised "Rice" and spread-winged owl on blue background."