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Collections

Shoe Buckleslate 18th century

Not on view
Pair of oval silver-toned metal buckles with beaded frames, raised boss decoration, and rusted iron interior mechanisms, viewed from above
Late 18th-century men's ensemble displayed on a white mannequin: olive and cream striped tailcoat with blue and gold trim at the waist, white ruffled cravat, dark brown knee breeches, white stockings, and black buckled shoes.
Late 18th-century men's ensemble displayed on a white mannequin: tan and white vertical-striped tailcoat with fitted sleeves, blue and gold striped waistcoat, white lace cravat, dark brown knee breeches, white gloves, and black buckled shoes.
Title
Shoe Buckles
Place Made
United States
Date Made
late 18th century
Medium
Brass, silver-plated, and steel
Dimensions
2 1/4 x 2 3/8 in. (5.72 x 6.03 cm) each
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. Grant Theis
Accession Number
AC1994.190.2.1-.2
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Takeda, Sharon Sadako, Kaye Durland Spilker, and Clarrisa M. Esguerra. Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Munich: DelMonico Books-Prestel, 2016.
  • Chrisman-Campbell, Kimberly. "Reigning Men." Ornament 39, no.1 (2016): 34-39.