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
36.90.2691
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art where you'll find *Ribbon*, a delicate 19th-century French trimming by an unknown artist. This exquisite piece exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of French decorative arts, likely woven or embroidered with precision typical of the era's luxury textile production. As a trimming, it would have adorned garments, hats, or furnishings, adding elegance and whimsy to everyday luxury. In 19th-century France ribbons like this were symbols of fashion innovation and industrial prowess, especially amid the rise of ...