Button
1800-1850 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Men throughout Europe wore silver buttons with their traditional costume in the 19th century. Although filigree buttons were the most typical, many countries used buttons made of sheet metal as well. Most European cultures disapproved of male jewellery, but buttons allowed men to show off their wealth and status. They wore them in extravagant numbers, on sleeves and trousers as well as jackets and waistcoats.
These buttons are made of silver-plated copper. Silver-plated buttons were very common in South Germany in the first half of the 19th century. They almost always have the same shapes and designs as silver buttons made there at the same time.
These were bought for £1 0s. 3d. (for 24) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872.
These buttons are made of silver-plated copper. Silver-plated buttons were very common in South Germany in the first half of the 19th century. They almost always have the same shapes and designs as silver buttons made there at the same time.
These were bought for £1 0s. 3d. (for 24) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 13 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver plated copper with repousse domes, some set with red pastes |
| Brief description | Group of 13 silver-plated buttons set with red pastes, South Germany, 1800-1850. |
| Production | Worn by men |
| Summary | Men throughout Europe wore silver buttons with their traditional costume in the 19th century. Although filigree buttons were the most typical, many countries used buttons made of sheet metal as well. Most European cultures disapproved of male jewellery, but buttons allowed men to show off their wealth and status. They wore them in extravagant numbers, on sleeves and trousers as well as jackets and waistcoats. These buttons are made of silver-plated copper. Silver-plated buttons were very common in South Germany in the first half of the 19th century. They almost always have the same shapes and designs as silver buttons made there at the same time. These were bought for £1 0s. 3d. (for 24) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 917&A to K,V-1872 |
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| Record created | March 14, 2008 |
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