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Button

1939-1945 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Circular button of metal and enamel. The design takes the form of a conventional bone button. Maroon enamels fills the metal base. The rounded rim of the button is created by a band of clear pale blue enamel. There are four holes in the centre for sewing purposes. Reference number 867 MT. 11/10" 2.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Metal and enamel
Brief description
Circular button of metal and enamel, designed by François Victor Hugo for Schiaparelli, France, 1939-1945
Physical description
Circular button of metal and enamel. The design takes the form of a conventional bone button. Maroon enamels fills the metal base. The rounded rim of the button is created by a band of clear pale blue enamel. There are four holes in the centre for sewing purposes. Reference number 867 MT. 11/10" 2.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.125in
  • Diameter: 2.7cm
Credit line
Given by Dr L. V. Beck
Collection
Accession number
T.149A-1965

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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