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Piece of ribbon (one of two)

French
Around 1850
Object Place: France

Medium/Technique Silk ribbon taffeta compound weave
Dimensions 21.4 x 5.8 cm (8 7/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Dudley Clapp
Accession Number52.414b
NOT ON VIEW
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.