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Shoe Buckle

Joseph Richardson Jr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two oval-shaped metal shoe buckles, made of silver-colored metal, with a decorative edge featuring small triangular shapes. Each buckle has a central bar with three prongs on either side, and a curved shape on the inside. The buckles are identical and positioned side by side. The background is white with a light gray rectangle behind the buckles.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–1800
Medium
Silver, steel
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 481 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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