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Commemorative Ribbon

1840 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Coventry (made)

Woven cream silk ribbon. The pattern, repeated five times, consists of two doves holding a scroll containing the words 'Long life, health, and happiness' and a wreath 'to Victoria and Albert.'


Object details

Categories
Marriage
Textiles
Royalty
Object type
Commemorative ribbon
Materials and techniques
woven silk ribbon
Silk (Textile)
Weaving
Brief description
Cream silk ribbon woven to commemorate the marriage of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert; England; 1840.
Physical description
Woven cream silk ribbon. The pattern, repeated five times, consists of two doves holding a scroll containing the words 'Long life, health, and happiness' and a wreath 'to Victoria and Albert.'
Dimensions
  • Length: 18in
  • Width: 3in
Marks and inscriptions
"Long Life, Health and Happiness To... Victoria and Albert" (Slogan on ribbon)
Credit line
Given by Mrs S. Ridley
Object history
Registered File number 9605/1928.
Subject depicted
Doves
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.15-1930

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Record createdApril 18, 2008
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O152894/commemorative-ribbon-unknown/
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