Not currently on display at the V&A

Button

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

Button of silver gilt. Leaf shape. There is a shank for sewing purposes. A number is stamped on the back of the button. The reference number has been corrected from 595 to 612.


Object details

Categories
Object type
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. Leaf shape. There is a shank for sewing purposes. A number is stamped on the back of the button. The reference number has been corrected from 595 to 612.
Dimensions
  • Length: 3cm
  • Length: 1.25in
  • Width: 3cm
  • Width: 1.25in
Marks and inscriptions
'[3 or 5]95' [part is missing] (Stamped on the back)
Credit line
Given by Dr L. V. Beck
Production
Reference number 612
Collection
Accession number
T.113-1965

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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