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Ribbon

probably English or French, used in America
early 19th century
Place of Manufacture: probably France or England; Place of Use: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Silk satin
Dimensions 3 x 6.8 cm (1 3/16 x 2 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Asa Gray
Accession Number98.59a
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionBlack satin ribbon, narrow plain weave borders with picot edging
ProvenanceWorn by the family of Charles Greeley Loring (1794-1868, donor's father); Mrs. Asa Gray (Jane Lathrop Loring, 1821-1909); Gift to the MFA, April, 1898