Button
1939-1945 (made)
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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
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| 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. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '591' (Stamped on the reverse side) |
| Credit line | Given by Dr L. V. Beck |
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| Accession number | T.126-1965 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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