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Shoe Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of two objects on a surface against a wall. Left object is rectangular with a dark frame, divided into two sections. Left section appears to be a dark, etched metal plate featuring a crest. Right section appears to be white paper with a light etched crest with a bird on top and decorative elements. Right object is shiny and rectangular, with a hinged cover that is open, revealing a buckle inside. The buckle is rectangular and features a design with a central rectangle and a decorative border. The object on the right appears to be made of metal. The background is a plain wall. Title: Shoe Buckle Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1770–1800
Medium:
Metal, bronze, steel, glass
Dimensions:
600 × 283 px
Museum record:
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