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Shoe Buckle

Zachariah Brigden

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two identical metal shoe buckles. The buckles are rectangular with rounded corners and have a decorative border of small, clear gems or rhinestones around the edges. They are made of a silver-colored metal and have two prongs in the center for fastening. The buckles are placed side by side on a white background. The buckles are by Zachariah Brigden and titled "Shoe Buckle".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1770–87
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 493 px
Museum record:
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