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
36.90.2668
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts collection, *Ribbon* is a delicate 19th-century French textile trimming, gifted by The United Piece Dye Works in 1936. Crafted by an unknown artist, this piece exemplifies the refined artistry of everyday decorative elements from France's belle époque, a time when textiles blossomed amid the Industrial Revolution's innovations in weaving and production. Ribbons like this one were indispensable in 19th-century fashion and interiors, adorning garments, upholstery, and accessories with elegant flair. As part of th...