Ribbon
1910-1911 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This woven silk ribbon was made to commemorate the accession and coronation of George V and Queen Mary. The ribbon was probably made in Coventry, the centre for woven commemorative ribbons, book marks and pictures throughout the second half of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Items commemorating royal events became particularly popular following the increase of interest in the British royal family from around 1850. This was due specifically to the high esteem of Queen Victoria. This ribbon depicts her grandson, George V and his wife Queen Mary (neé Princess Mary of Teck). The Royal standard and a depiction of Windsor Castle provides further evidence of the popularity of the royal family at this time.
John Pollock, the donor's grandfather, was Director of the Fore Street Warehouse Company Limited. It is likely that this ribbon was owned by him and then handed down through the family.
Items commemorating royal events became particularly popular following the increase of interest in the British royal family from around 1850. This was due specifically to the high esteem of Queen Victoria. This ribbon depicts her grandson, George V and his wife Queen Mary (neé Princess Mary of Teck). The Royal standard and a depiction of Windsor Castle provides further evidence of the popularity of the royal family at this time.
John Pollock, the donor's grandfather, was Director of the Fore Street Warehouse Company Limited. It is likely that this ribbon was owned by him and then handed down through the family.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Jacquard woven silk |
| Brief description | Woven silk ribbon commemorating the coronation of George V and Queen Mary, British, possibly made in Coventry, 1910-1911 |
| Physical description | Black and white woven silk ribbon showing portraits of George V and Queen Mary within a wreath of roses, shamrocks and thistles with a crown above their heads. The royal arms, decorated with ribbons and shamrocks, is shown at the base of the wreath and an idealised scene showing Windsor Castle above. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mary Barnard |
| Production | Made in Britain, possibly in Coventry. |
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| Summary | This woven silk ribbon was made to commemorate the accession and coronation of George V and Queen Mary. The ribbon was probably made in Coventry, the centre for woven commemorative ribbons, book marks and pictures throughout the second half of the 19th and 20th centuries. Items commemorating royal events became particularly popular following the increase of interest in the British royal family from around 1850. This was due specifically to the high esteem of Queen Victoria. This ribbon depicts her grandson, George V and his wife Queen Mary (neé Princess Mary of Teck). The Royal standard and a depiction of Windsor Castle provides further evidence of the popularity of the royal family at this time. John Pollock, the donor's grandfather, was Director of the Fore Street Warehouse Company Limited. It is likely that this ribbon was owned by him and then handed down through the family. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.31-2005 |
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| Record created | September 1, 2005 |
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