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
36.90.2701
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 fabric craftsmanship. Created by an unknown artist in France during this dynamic period, this piece belongs to the Textiles-Trimmings classification within the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decor Arts department. Ribbons like this were essential accents in fashion, millinery, and home furnishings, often adorning gowns, upholstery, and accessories to add texture, color, and elegance. The 19th century marked a golden age for Fren...