Rare wavy black leather belt with large cicada-like insects and sunbursts circling the waist by Phelps, a hard-to-find American designer whose collection is archived at the Met Museum and pictured in a 1944 Vogue market editorial spread.
- Smooth black leather belt with brass hardware
- Circa 1940s
- Brass cicada and sunburst hardware
- Brass buckle with 5 holes
- Signed Phelps on back of buckle
- Very good vintage condition, light surface rippling to leather due to age, very light patina/wear to brass hardware, green discoloration spots from metal fastener by buckle
- Estimated Size: Small
Measurements
Belt Length (End-to-End, including buckle): 31.25"
Belt Length (Pin to Smallest/Largest Hole): 27.25" - 29.25"
Belt Width: 2.5"
Buckle: 2" x 1.75"
