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Buckles

1820 or before (made)

Pair of shoe buckles owned by John Philip Kemble after his retirement from the stage


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Shoe Buckle
  • Buckle
  • Shoe Buckle
  • Buckle
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Pair of shoe buckles belonging to the actor John Philip Kemble (1757-1823). White metal and paste, 1820.
Physical description
Pair of shoe buckles owned by John Philip Kemble after his retirement from the stage
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.1cm
  • Width: 5.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'John Philip Kemble 1820' (Engraved on the back of one of the buckles, in cursive script.)
Credit line
Given by The Lady Cunynghame
Association
Collection
Accession number
S.437:1, 2-1979

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Record createdOctober 4, 2007
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