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Shoe Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a shoe buckle. The buckle is square with rounded corners. The buckle has a rope-like border. There are two oval-shaped decorative pieces on the buckle, one on the top and one on the bottom. The buckle has a hinge on the left side and a prong on the right side. The buckle is set against a white background. The buckle appears to be made of metal. The buckle has a decorative design on the oval pieces. The design appears to be an animal head. The buckle is titled "Shoe Buckle" and is by an artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1770–1800
Medium:
Steel and silver plate on copper or brass
Dimensions:
501 × 625 px
Museum record:
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