Ribbon
Unknown Artist
19th century
Classification
Textiles-Trimmings
Culture
French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of The United Piece Dye Works, 1936
Accession Number
36.90.2470
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative collection, *Ribbon* is a charming example of 19th-century textile artistry. Created by an unknown maker, this delicate trimming exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of France's renowned textile industry during an era of rapid industrialization and fashion innovation. As a piece classified under Textiles-Trimmings, it would have adorned garments, upholstery, or accessories, adding elegance and texture to everyday luxury. In 19th-century France, ribbons like this were symbols of refined taste, often produced in Ly...