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Shoe Buckle Collection

From the 18th century to the 20th century, shoe buckles have adorned footwear with elegance and style

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Pair of woman's shoes with straps for shoe buckles, England, c.1770. Creator: Unknown

Pair of woman's shoes with straps for shoe buckles, England, c.1770. Creator: Unknown
Pair of woman's shoes with straps for shoe buckles, England, c.1770

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Pair of man's steel and gilt wire shoe buckles, England, c.1777 and c.1785. Creator: Unknown

Pair of man's steel and gilt wire shoe buckles, England, c.1777 and c.1785. Creator: Unknown
Pair of man's steel and gilt wire shoe buckles, England, c.1777 and c.1785

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Pair of woman's shoe buckles, with paste stones, England, c.1780-1785. Creator: Unknown

Pair of woman's shoe buckles, with paste stones, England, c.1780-1785. Creator: Unknown
Pair of woman's shoe buckles, with paste stones, England, c.1780-1785

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Pair of man's cut steel shoe buckles, United States, 1780s. Creator: Unknown

Pair of man's cut steel shoe buckles, United States, 1780s. Creator: Unknown
Pair of man's cut steel shoe buckles, United States, 1780s

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Pair of man's shoe buckles with case, c.1785, c.1785. Creator: Unknown

Pair of man's shoe buckles with case, c.1785, c.1785. Creator: Unknown
Pair of man's shoe buckles with case, c.1785, c.1785

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Family Group in an Interior, 1744. Creator: Frans van der Mijn

Family Group in an Interior, 1744. Creator: Frans van der Mijn
Family Group in an Interior, 1744

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Man's Shoe Buckles, c. 1936. Creator: Helen Hobart

Man's Shoe Buckles, c. 1936. Creator: Helen Hobart
Man's Shoe Buckles, c. 1936

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Lady's Shoe Buckle, c. 1937. Creator: Kalamian Walton

Lady's Shoe Buckle, c. 1937. Creator: Kalamian Walton
Lady's Shoe Buckle, c. 1937

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Shoe Buckle, c. 1937. Creator: Sylvia DeZon

Shoe Buckle, c. 1937. Creator: Sylvia DeZon
Shoe Buckle, c. 1937

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Shoe Buckle, c. 1940. Creator: Sylvia DeZon

Shoe Buckle, c. 1940. Creator: Sylvia DeZon
Shoe Buckle, c. 1940

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Mans Shoe Buckle, c. 1936. Creator: Charles Criswell

Mans Shoe Buckle, c. 1936. Creator: Charles Criswell
Mans Shoe Buckle, c. 1936

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Pair of Shoe Buckles, England, Last quarter 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Pair of Shoe Buckles, England, Last quarter 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Shoe Buckles, England, Last quarter 18th century

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Shoe Buckles, 1775 / 1815. Creator: Richard Humphreys

Shoe Buckles, 1775 / 1815. Creator: Richard Humphreys
Shoe Buckles, 1775/1815

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: An Elegant Company, 1632. Creator: Pieter Codde

An Elegant Company, 1632. Creator: Pieter Codde
An Elegant Company, 1632

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Shoe Buckle, England, 1784 / 85. Creator: Edward Fennel

Shoe Buckle, England, 1784 / 85. Creator: Edward Fennel
Shoe Buckle, England, 1784/85

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Shoe Buckle, c. 1936. Creator: John Dieterich

Shoe Buckle, c. 1936. Creator: John Dieterich
Shoe Buckle, c. 1936

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, 1905 (w / c)

Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, 1905 (w / c)
BRA33314 Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, 1905 (w/c) by Wirgman, Theodore Blake (1848-1925); 55.8x71.1 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Slippers, American, 1870-75. Creator: Unknown

Slippers, American, 1870-75. Creator: Unknown
Slippers, American, 1870-75

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: Shoe Buckle, Frankish, 6th-7th century. Creator: Unknown

Shoe Buckle, Frankish, 6th-7th century. Creator: Unknown
Shoe Buckle, Frankish, 6th-7th century

Background imageShoe Buckle Collection: The Amateur

The Amateur
BAL15287 The Amateur by Gow, Andrew Carrick (1848-1920); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright


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From the 18th century to the 20th century, shoe buckles have adorned footwear with elegance and style. Created by talented artisans such as Sylvia DeZon, Charles Criswell, Richard Humphreys, and Edward Fennel, these small accessories added a touch of sophistication to any pair of shoes. Intricate designs like those seen in Shoe Buckle c. 1937 and Shoe Buckle c. 1940 by Sylvia DeZon showcased the craftsmanship of the era. These delicate pieces were not just functional but also served as decorative accents that enhanced the overall look of footwear. Dating back even further, Pair of Shoe Buckles from England's last quarter in the 18th century displayed an unknown creator's artistry. These timeless treasures stood as a testament to fashion trends during that period. Shoe Buckles from 1775/1815 crafted by Richard Humphreys exemplified how this accessory evolved over time while still maintaining its charm. The buckle depicted in An Elegant Company painted by Pieter Codde in 1632 showed how shoe buckles were worn during social gatherings centuries ago. Moving forward to more recent times, John Dieterich's creation c. 1936 demonstrated how this accessory continued to be relevant well into the early 20th century. Meanwhile, Slippers made in America between 1870-75 featured an unknown creator's skillful use of shoe buckles on footwear specifically designed for comfort. Whether they were made by renowned artists or anonymous craftsmen, these shoe buckles held their own unique stories within their intricate details and historical significance.