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Ribbon

This is a Ribbon. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk and its technique is uncut supplementary warp pile (velvet) in a satin foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Norvin Hewitt Green. It is credited Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 5.7 × 90.3 cm (2 1/4 × 35 9/16 in.)

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Ribbon; silk; H x W: 5.7 × 90.3 cm (2 1/4 × 35 9/16 in.); Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green; 1938-58-1262

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