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
36.90.2681
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative collection, *Ribbon* is a delicate 19th-century French trimming, gifted by The United Piece Dye Works in 1936. Crafted by an unknown artist, this piece exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of French decorative arts during a century of opulent fashion and interior design. Ribbons like this were essential accents—adorning garments, upholstery, and accessories—reflecting France's leadership in luxury textiles amid the Industrial Revolution's blend of handwork and emerging mechanization. In the context of 19th-centur...