Not on display

Button

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

Circular button of metal and enamel. The decoration consists of raised marbled enamelling in maroon, black, white and blue. The centre is depressed as a result of making two holes for sewing purposes. Reference number 861 Col. 291 P.T.

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 decoration consists of raised marbled enamelling in maroon, black, white and blue. The centre is depressed as a result of making two holes for sewing purposes. Reference number 861 Col. 291 P.T.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 2.2cm
  • Diameter: 0.88in
Credit line
Given by Dr L. V. Beck
Collection
Accession number
T.132-1965

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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