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Ribbon (France)

This is a Ribbon. It is dated ca. 1805 and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is silk and its technique is plain and satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Herman A. Elsberg. It is credited Gift of Herman A. Elsberg on the Fortieth Anniversary of the Museum.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 11.3 x 7.1 cm (4 7/16 x 2 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Ribbon (France); silk; H x W: 11.3 x 7.1 cm (4 7/16 x 2 13/16 in.); Gift of Herman A. Elsberg on the Fortieth Anniversary of the Museum; 1937-63-18

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