Not currently on display at the V&A

Button

1939-1945 (made)
Artist/Maker
House of Schiaparelli (designed for)
François Victor Hugo (designer)
Place of origin
France (made)

Button of silver gilt. Roughly circular in shape. The design consists of several rounded partially coiled forms rather like extended tadpoles. Two holes are indented off centre for sewing purposes. The figure 591 has been stamped on the reverse side. Reference number 591.


Object details

Categories
Accessories
Fashion
Clothing
Metalwork
Object type
Button
Materials and techniques
Silver gilt
Brief description
Button of silver gilt, designed by François Victor Hugo for Schiaparelli, France, 1939-1945
Physical description
Button of silver gilt. Roughly circular in shape. The design consists of several rounded partially coiled forms rather like extended tadpoles. Two holes are indented off centre for sewing purposes. The figure 591 has been stamped on the reverse side. Reference number 591.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 3cm
  • Diameter: 1.125in
Marks and inscriptions
'591' (Stamped on the reverse side)
Credit line
Given by Dr L. V. Beck
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.126-1965

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O285657/button-françois-victor-hugo/
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