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Ribbon Samples (France)

This is a Ribbon samples. It is dated 1860–70 and we acquired it in 1916. Its medium is silk and its technique is taffeta, satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. William P. Treadwell. It is credited Gift of Mrs. William P. Treadwell.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 68.1 x 2.6 cm (26 13/16 in. x 1 in.) H x W (b): 67.9 x 2.6 cm (26 3/4 in. x 1 in.)

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Ribbon Samples (France); silk; H x W (a): 68.1 x 2.6 cm (26 13/16 in. x 1 in.) H x W (b): 67.9 x 2.6 cm (26 3/4 in. x 1 in.); Gift of Mrs. William P. Treadwell; 1916-33-171-a,b

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