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2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Trimming.
Ribbon, green silk
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Trimming.

Ribbon, green silk

Date1700-1900
OriginEngland (possibly)
MediumSilk
DimensionsL: 30 1/2"; W: 2"
Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors
Object number1971-1629,46
DescriptionLength of green ribbed silk ribbon woven two inches wide. Cut edges at either end.Label TextPlain silk ribbons are difficult to identify, because they do not have any pattern to help determine their date or origin. This example is made in a finely ribbed weave structure that has been used for centuries to create ribbons.