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1914

  • Work on this object began.

1924

  • Work on this object ended.

1938

  • We acquired this object.

2014

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2024

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Ribbon Samples (France)

This is a Ribbon samples. It is dated ca. 1919 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is compound satin weave. 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.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 31.8 × 89.7 cm (12 1/2 × 35 5/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Labeled: "Pat 8083"

Cite this object as

Ribbon Samples (France); silk, metallic thread; H x W (a): 31.8 × 89.7 cm (12 1/2 × 35 5/16 in.); Anonymous bequest in memory of Albert and Rebecca Elsberg; 1938-82-118-a/d

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