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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1944

  • We acquired this object.

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Ribbon (USA), early 20th century

This is a Ribbon. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is silk and its technique is plain compound weave with supplementary weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

  • Ribbon Samples (France)
  • silk, metallic thread.
  • Anonymous bequest in memory of Albert and Rebecca Elsberg.
  • 1938-82-123-a/g

Its dimensions are

H x W: 202.5 x 7.9 cm (6 ft. 7 3/4 in. x 3 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Ribbon (USA), early 20th century; silk; H x W: 202.5 x 7.9 cm (6 ft. 7 3/4 in. x 3 1/8 in.); 1944-70-3

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