Sample Book of Ribbon Swatches

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Sample Book of Ribbon Swatches

Place

France (Object made in)

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Made 1850–1860

Medium

Silk, plain, gauze and satin weaves with brocaded patterns, and damask weave; total of swatches: 680

Dimensions

Average length of swatches: 27.95 cm (11 in.), 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.), 4.45 cm (1 3/4 in.) Average width of swatches: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.), 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.), 1.4 cm (9/16 in.) Measurement of volume: Height: 34.1 cm (13 7/16 in.) Width: 28.6 cm 28.6 cm (11 1/4 in.) Depth: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.) Measurement of bo×: Height: 37.4 cm (14 3/4 in.) Width: 30.5 cm (12 in.) Depth: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland

Reference Number

1958.517a

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