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Piece of ribbon (one of two)
French
Around 1850
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk ribbon taffeta compound weave
Dimensions
21.8 x 6.5 cm (8 9/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Dudley Clapp
Accession Number52.414a
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionCompound weave with design in light purple silk on a ground of white taffeta. Scene with castle, willow tree and swans in a pool. Tiny loops of weft pulled out along selvedge on both sides. Spotted, holes.