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Commemorative Ribbon "Glory to God in the Highest"

A work made of silk, plain weave with supplementary brocading wefts with knotted tassel.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of silk, plain weave with supplementary brocading wefts with knotted tassel.

Date:

19th century

Artist:

Woven by Thomas Stevens (English, 1828–88)
Coventry, England

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Thomas Stevens (Weaver)

Title

Commemorative Ribbon "Glory to God in the Highest"

Place

Coventry (Object made in)

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Made 1801–1900

Medium

Silk, plain weave with supplementary brocading wefts with knotted tassel

Inscriptions

Inscription: "Glory To / God In The / Highest And / On Earth / Peace / Goodwill / Toward Men"; (on reverse): "T. Stevens. Coventry"

Dimensions

13.5 × 5.4 cm (5 1/4 × 2 1/8 in.)

Credit Line

Belle M. Borland Endowment

Reference Number

1985.69

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