Object Timeline

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1914

  • Work on this object began.

1924

  • Work on this object ended.

1938

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Ribbon Fragment (France)

This is a Ribbon fragment. It is dated ca. 1919 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is printed on plain compound satin. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Unknown. It is credited Anonymous bequest in memory of Albert and Rebecca Elsberg.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 18.3 x 21.8 cm (7 3/16 x 8 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Ribbon Fragment (France); silk, metallic thread; Warp x Weft: 18.3 x 21.8 cm (7 3/16 x 8 9/16 in.); Anonymous bequest in memory of Albert and Rebecca Elsberg; 1938-82-132

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