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Commemorative Ribbon, Landing of Columbus Oct 12th 1492

This is a Commemorative ribbon. It was possibly by Thomas Stevens. It is dated ca. 1876 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk and its technique is plain compound cloth with supplementary weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Henry Cole Quinby. It is credited Given by Mrs. Henry Cole Quinby.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft (a): 15 x 6.5 cm (5 7/8 x 2 9/16 in.) Warp x Weft (b): 2.7 x 6.5 cm (1 1/16 x 2 9/16 in.)

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Commemorative Ribbon, Landing of Columbus Oct 12th 1492; Possibly by Thomas Stevens (English, 1828–1888); England; silk; Warp x Weft (a): 15 x 6.5 cm (5 7/8 x 2 9/16 in.) Warp x Weft (b): 2.7 x 6.5 cm (1 1/16 x 2 9/16 in.); Given by Mrs. Henry Cole Quinby; 1938-53-1-a,b

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