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
36.90.2553
Art Historical Context
Step into the opulent world of 19-century French decorative arts withRibbon*, a delicate textile trimming that exemplifies the era's masterful craftsmanship. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative department, this piece reflects the height of French fashion and interior design, where such trimmings adorned garments, upholstery, and accessories, adding lavish texture and color to everyday luxury. Though created by an unknown artist,Ribbon* belongs to the vibrant tradition of French textiles, a cornerstone of Europe's decorative heritage during the Napoleon...