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Pair of Belt Clasps

ca. 1935 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of belt clasps for a dress made of black composition. The left hand has a hole through its mid-palm, and into this fits the hook attached to the mid-palm of the right hand. Each wrist has pairs of metal circles secured in the composition. When fastened, the hands cross one another.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Belt Clasp
  • Belt Clasp
Materials and techniques
Composition
Brief description
Belt clasps for dress, composition, designed by Victor Linton, possibly made in France, ca. 1935
Physical description
Pair of belt clasps for a dress made of black composition. The left hand has a hole through its mid-palm, and into this fits the hook attached to the mid-palm of the right hand. Each wrist has pairs of metal circles secured in the composition. When fastened, the hands cross one another.
Marks and inscriptions
'Victor Linton [followed by unclear inscription]' (Inscribed on left hand palm)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Miss Philippa Barnes
Collection
Accession number
T.293&A-1978

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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