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
36.90.2527
Art Historical Context
Step into the opulent world of 19-century French decorative arts with *Ribbon*, a delicate textile trimming that exemplifies the era's mastery of luxury fabrics. Created by an unknown artisan, this piece hails from France during a time when the country dominated global fashion and textiles, fueled by innovations in weaving and dyeing. Ribbons like this were essential embellishments for gowns, upholstery, and accessories, transforming everyday items into statements of refined taste and social status. As part of the Textiles-Trimmings classification in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European ...