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Ribbon


Gauze
probably English or French
about 1818–30
Place of Manufacture: probably England or France; Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Silk plain weave, satin warp stripes, clipped supplementary patterning warp
Dimensions Overall: 17.1 x 6.7 cm (6 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number98.1725j
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionSheer green ribbon with opaque green and white floral sprigs through center, wave-patterned and striped borders (white on left and green on right)
ProvenanceMiss Ellen A. Stone; Gift to the MFA, December, 1898