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Shoe Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two square-shaped metal shoe buckles with rounded corners, featuring a decorative border of small clear stones or gems, possibly diamonds, set in a scalloped pattern. The buckles have a silver-colored metal frame with a central design consisting of two curved prongs and a horizontal bar. The prongs are positioned at the top and bottom of the buckle, while the bar is located in the middle. The buckles are positioned one above the other. The background is white. The buckle is by the artist titled "Shoe Buckle".

Artwork details

Date:
1750–75
Medium:
Silver, paste
Culture:
American or British
Dimensions:
513 × 624 px
Museum record:
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