Pair of Shoe Buckles
ca. 1780s (made)
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Shoe buckles were worn by both men and women, and remained in fashion for most of the 18th century. The small functional silver buckles of the early 1700s became larger during the 1720s. By the mid-18th century colour and sparkle were added with gemstones or paste. By 1790 shoe buckles were falling out of use, except as part of ceremonial or court dress. This pair is of especial interest as the identity of their original owner is known: Admiral Sir Rupert George (1749-1823).
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Inner gold rim edged with white pastes set in silver, and prongs of steel |
| Brief description | Pair of shoe buckles, gold and silver rim, with rosettes and set with pastes, England, about 1780-90 |
| Physical description | Pair of shoe buckles, gold and silver rim, with rosettes and set with pastes. Inner rims are gold and are edged with white pastes set in silver. Both have prongs of steel. |
| Object history | Worn by Admiral Sir Rupert George (1749-1823). |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Shoe buckles were worn by both men and women, and remained in fashion for most of the 18th century. The small functional silver buckles of the early 1700s became larger during the 1720s. By the mid-18th century colour and sparkle were added with gemstones or paste. By 1790 shoe buckles were falling out of use, except as part of ceremonial or court dress. This pair is of especial interest as the identity of their original owner is known: Admiral Sir Rupert George (1749-1823). |
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| Accession number | M.9&A-1973 |
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| Record created | February 10, 2003 |
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