On View
Not on viewRibbon
DateEarly 1800s
Terms
- Ribbon
- Silk Fiber
Dimensions7.62 × 93.98 cm (3 × 37 in.)
MarkingsLabel: "A piece of ribbon from the store of the Misses Archbald in Boston. Given by Mrs. Eben (?) Hobbs (Sarah Archbald) to Mrs. Nathan Hagar, of Weston. The store was closed in [blank space]/ Mrs. Hobbs died [blank space]/ Given by Mrs. Hagar to Mrs. Ann H. Bigelow, and by her to Mrs. Anne E. (Hagar) Damon, 1890."
Object numberT1137
DescriptionA fragmentary length of ribbon made of pink and white silk. The ribbon is striped, with a running vine and flower motif embroidered in matching white and pink silk thread at the center and scalloped edges.
