Object Timeline

1914

  • Work on this object began.

1924

  • Work on this object ended.

1938

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Ribbon (France)

This is a Ribbon. It is dated ca. 1919 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is warp 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 (c): 18.5 x 29.4 cm (7 5/16 x 11 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Ribbon (France); silk, metallic thread; Warp x Weft (c): 18.5 x 29.4 cm (7 5/16 x 11 9/16 in.); Anonymous bequest in memory of Albert and Rebecca Elsberg; 1938-82-138-c

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