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Shoe buckles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round silver shoe buckle with a silver frame encrusted with clear rhinestones. The frame is made of two interlocking oval shapes. The top and bottom of the buckle feature a cluster of four clear rhinestones arranged in a flower shape. The rhinestones are set in a raised setting. The buckle has a pin on the back for fastening. The background is a beige fabric surface.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
metal, rhinestone
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
600 × 471 px
Museum record:
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