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 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.

Cite this object as

Ribbon (France); silk, metallic thread; Anonymous bequest in memory of Albert and Rebecca Elsberg; 1938-82-137-b

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