Not currently on display at the V&A

Button

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

Button of cast silver-gilt. Circular and domed and with a convex back. The decoration has an enamel inlay in the shape of a bird in red, blue and green. The back has a shank for sewing purposes. Reference number 130 P.T.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cast silver-gilt, inlaid with enamel
Brief description
Button of cast silver-gilt inlaid with enamel, designed by François Victor Hugo for Schiaparelli, France, 1939-1945
Physical description
Button of cast silver-gilt. Circular and domed and with a convex back. The decoration has an enamel inlay in the shape of a bird in red, blue and green. The back has a shank for sewing purposes. Reference number 130 P.T.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.5cm
  • Diameter: 0.625in
Credit line
Given by Dr L. V. Beck
Collection
Accession number
T.103-1965

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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