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Ribbon Sample

early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ribbon silk sample, woven and embroidered. A central band of open gauze weave in gold metallic thread edged on either side with narrow pale blue and gold metallic banding. Two selvedges. Gauze effect.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven and embroidered silk with gold metal thread
Brief description
Embroidered ribbon silk sample, made in France, early 20th century
Physical description
Ribbon silk sample, woven and embroidered. A central band of open gauze weave in gold metallic thread edged on either side with narrow pale blue and gold metallic banding. Two selvedges. Gauze effect.
Credit line
Given by Jackie Unsworth
Object history
Registered File number 1989/1899. One of four samples T.33 to C-1990.
Collection
Accession number
T.33B-1990

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Record createdNovember 24, 2010
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