Shoe Buckles with Case

anonymous, c. 1775 - c. 1800

Men’s shoes in the 18th century were quite plain in both shape and material. However, they could be decorated with buckles like these, which are made of silver and set with rhinestones. They even have their own pouch, suggesting they were used on special occasions, rather than every day.

  • Artwork typejewellery, shoe buckle
  • Object numberBK-NM-9820
  • Dimensionsheight 4.5 cm, width 7.8 cm x depth 3.5 cm x weight 48 g x width 10.8 cm x depth 8.5 cm, height 5 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Shoe Buckles with Case

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-9820

  • Description

    Een paar schoengespen van stras, in zilver gemonteerd en met een stalen gesp. In een kartonnen etui dat met fluweel en zijde gevoerd is.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous

  • Dating

    c. 1775 - c. 1800

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    • height 4.5 cm
    • width 7.8 cm x depth 3.5 cm x weight 48 g x width 10.8 cm x depth 8.5 cm
    • height 5 cm

Exhibitions

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of A.J. Enschedé, Haarlem

  • Acquisition

    gift 1894

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Modefabriek 24th Edition (2008).

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  • Shoe Buckles with Case
  • Shoe Buckles with Case