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Ribbons Collection (#6)

"Unraveling the Threads of Tradition: Ribbons in History and Everyday Life" The Workers May-Pole: A vibrant tapestry of unity

Background imageRibbons Collection: Dress, 1879-80 (silk, cotton and wool)

Dress, 1879-80 (silk, cotton and wool)
2959446 Dress, 1879-80 (silk, cotton and wool) by English School, (19th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Annotated in Cunnington lists as Worn by Madame Canziani)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Gerbrand Pancras, 1670 (oil on canvas)

Gerbrand Pancras, 1670 (oil on canvas)
3474937 Gerbrand Pancras, 1670 (oil on canvas) by Borch or Terborch, Gerard ter (1617-81); 33x28 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageRibbons Collection: The shelter on the Longchamps Race Course, 1868. Woman in tunic over a white crinoline

The shelter on the Longchamps Race Course, 1868. Woman in tunic over a white crinoline
5913098 The shelter on the Longchamps Race Course, 1868. Woman in tunic over a white crinoline, and woman in pink crinoline dress with train. The Hippodrome de Longchamp racetrack opened in 1857

Background imageRibbons Collection: After a meeting of the Institute. The Pont des Arts in 1884, 1898 (litho)

After a meeting of the Institute. The Pont des Arts in 1884, 1898 (litho)
5913109 After a meeting of the Institute. The Pont des Arts in 1884, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: After a meeting of the Institute. The Pont des Arts, 1884)

Background imageRibbons Collection: The Grand Prix Day in 1895, 1898 (litho)

The Grand Prix Day in 1895, 1898 (litho)
5913118 The Grand Prix Day in 1895, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: The Grand Prix Day, 1895. Woman in check dress with wide sleeves)

Background imageRibbons Collection: German courtier, 1577 (colour engraving)

German courtier, 1577 (colour engraving)
XIR391474 German courtier, 1577 (colour engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: German court man;)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Magdaleine Pinceloup de la Grange, nee de Parseval, 1747 (oil on canvas)

Magdaleine Pinceloup de la Grange, nee de Parseval, 1747 (oil on canvas)
7312268 Magdaleine Pinceloup de la Grange, nee de Parseval, 1747 (oil on canvas) by Perronneau, Jean-Baptiste (1715-83); 65.1 -- 52.4 cm; J

Background imageRibbons Collection: Winner at the Delta County Fair, Colorado, 1940. Creator: Russell Lee

Winner at the Delta County Fair, Colorado, 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Winner at the Delta County Fair, Colorado

Background imageRibbons Collection: A fabric chain, wicker purse, embroidered ridicule and pincushion with ties

A fabric chain, wicker purse, embroidered ridicule and pincushion with ties
6338699 A fabric chain, wicker purse, embroidered ridicule and pincushion with ties by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A fabric chain, wicker purse)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Models for allegorical designs in cut-paper art

Models for allegorical designs in cut-paper art
6338671 Models for allegorical designs in cut-paper art by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Models for allegorical designs in cut-paper art)

Background imageRibbons Collection: A hexagonal cigar case decorated with ribbons, and two antique bedside lamps

A hexagonal cigar case decorated with ribbons, and two antique bedside lamps
6338713 A hexagonal cigar case decorated with ribbons, and two antique bedside lamps by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A hexagonal cigar case decorated with ribbons)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Babies (colour photo)

Babies (colour photo)
3094215 Babies (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard, early 20th century. Signed R E X.); © Look and Learn

Background imageRibbons Collection: Sarah Dupont, 1777-79 (oil on canvas)

Sarah Dupont, 1777-79 (oil on canvas)
5861489 Sarah Dupont, 1777-79 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 77.2--64.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88))

Background imageRibbons Collection: Abigail Chesebrough (Mrs. Alexander Grant), 1754 (oil on canvas)

Abigail Chesebrough (Mrs. Alexander Grant), 1754 (oil on canvas)
5861410 Abigail Chesebrough (Mrs. Alexander Grant), 1754 (oil on canvas) by Blackburn, Joseph Jonathan (c.1730-78); 127.6--101.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageRibbons Collection: Mrs. Freeman Flower, 1747 (oil on canvas)

Mrs. Freeman Flower, 1747 (oil on canvas)
5861499 Mrs. Freeman Flower, 1747 (oil on canvas) by Highmore, Joseph (1692-1780); 91.5--71.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Joseph Highmore (1692-1780))

Background imageRibbons Collection: DDE-90025756

DDE-90025756
Trees with good luck ribbons, Yalta, Crimea, Ukraine Date: 06/02/2008

Background imageRibbons Collection: Bonnet, c. 1937. Creator: Sara Garfinkel

Bonnet, c. 1937. Creator: Sara Garfinkel
Bonnet, c. 1937

Background imageRibbons Collection: Sheet with four borders with guilloche and ribbon patterns, late 18t

Sheet with four borders with guilloche and ribbon patterns, late 18t... late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with four borders with guilloche and ribbon patterns, late 18th-mid-19th century

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of Madame Louise of France (1737-87), c. 1770 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Madame Louise of France (1737-87), c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
XIR66177 Portrait of Madame Louise of France (1737-87), c.1770 (oil on canvas) by Nattier, Jean-Marc (1685-1766); 224x146 cm; Chateau de Versailles, France

Background imageRibbons Collection: Young girl of Carovilli, Molise, Italy, 19th century. She wears a kerchief artfully folded around

Young girl of Carovilli, Molise, Italy, 19th century. She wears a kerchief artfully folded around her head
FLO4658353 Young girl of Carovilli, Molise, Italy, 19th century. She wears a kerchief artfully folded around her head, and a symmetrical motley of patterns of gold braid and embroidery

Background imageRibbons Collection: Marie Anne Cuppi, Miss La Camargo, famous ballet dancer, 1710-1770

Marie Anne Cuppi, Miss La Camargo, famous ballet dancer, 1710-1770. She wears a small cap, ruff collar
FLO4657620 Marie Anne Cuppi, Miss La Camargo, famous ballet dancer, 1710-1770. She wears a small cap, ruff collar, dress with laced bodice, lace sleeves tied with ribbons

Background imageRibbons Collection: Dancer of Madrid, Spain, 19th century. In a dress for the fandango or bolero with short petticoat

Dancer of Madrid, Spain, 19th century. In a dress for the fandango or bolero with short petticoat, tight corset
FLO4658100 Dancer of Madrid, Spain, 19th century. In a dress for the fandango or bolero with short petticoat, tight corset, and hair tied up in ribbons

Background imageRibbons Collection: Young girl of the Canton of Unterwalden (now Obwalden and Nidwalden), Switzerland, 19th century

Young girl of the Canton of Unterwalden (now Obwalden and Nidwalden), Switzerland, 19th century
FLO4657890 Young girl of the Canton of Unterwalden (now Obwalden and Nidwalden), Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a hat adorned with flowers and ribbons, a cap with ribbons

Background imageRibbons Collection: Sophie Arnould, French soprano in the opera Pyramus and Thisbe, 1771

Sophie Arnould, French soprano in the opera Pyramus and Thisbe, 1771. She is depicted in the famous costume from Act V
FLO4657619 Sophie Arnould, French soprano in the opera Pyramus and Thisbe, 1771. She is depicted in the famous costume from Act V

Background imageRibbons Collection: Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Madame de Sevigne, French epistolary writer famous for her letters to

Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Madame de Sevigne, French epistolary writer famous for her letters to her daughter Madame de
FLO4657527 Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Madame de Sevigne, French epistolary writer famous for her letters to her daughter Madame de Grignan, 1626-1696

Background imageRibbons Collection: Young lady of Bagneres-de-Bigorre, French Pyrenees, 19th century

Young lady of Bagneres-de-Bigorre, French Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears the Pyrenean capulet or hood
FLO4658298 Young lady of Bagneres-de-Bigorre, French Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears the Pyrenean capulet or hood, in fine cashmere lined with velvet

Background imageRibbons Collection: Young single girl of the Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a hat with ribbons

Young single girl of the Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a hat with ribbons
FLO4657938 Young single girl of the Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a hat with ribbons, plaited hair tied with long ribbons, laced bodice, chemise, embroidered bib

Background imageRibbons Collection: Girl of the Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, 19th century. Her straw hat is decorated with ribbons

Girl of the Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, 19th century. Her straw hat is decorated with ribbons and bows
FLO4657825 Girl of the Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, 19th century. Her straw hat is decorated with ribbons and bows. She wears a ruff over a laced bodice, apron and short petticoats

Background imageRibbons Collection: Woman of Aran, Catalonia, Spanish Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears a kerchief over her hair

Woman of Aran, Catalonia, Spanish Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears a kerchief over her hair braided with ribbons
FLO4658339 Woman of Aran, Catalonia, Spanish Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears a kerchief over her hair braided with ribbons, fichu, wool skirt, and carries a basket and earthenware jug

Background imageRibbons Collection: Girl of Pietraferrazzana, Abruzzo, Italy, 19th century. Her veil is posed to reveal her partially

Girl of Pietraferrazzana, Abruzzo, Italy, 19th century. Her veil is posed to reveal her partially braided hair
FLO4658324 Girl of Pietraferrazzana, Abruzzo, Italy, 19th century. Her veil is posed to reveal her partially braided hair, and her clothes are decorated with gold braid, embroidery and ribbons

Background imageRibbons Collection: Louise Francoise de la Baume-le-Blanc, Duchess of La Valliere, mistress to King Louis XIV, 1644-1710

Louise Francoise de la Baume-le-Blanc, Duchess of La Valliere, mistress to King Louis XIV, 1644-1710
FLO4657569 Louise Francoise de la Baume-le-Blanc, Duchess of La Valliere, mistress to King Louis XIV, 1644-1710. She wears her hair in ringlets, a pearl choker

Background imageRibbons Collection: Servant woman of Fribourg, Switzerland, 19th century. Her large straw hat is decorated with

Servant woman of Fribourg, Switzerland, 19th century. Her large straw hat is decorated with feathers and ribbons
FLO4658004 Servant woman of Fribourg, Switzerland, 19th century. Her large straw hat is decorated with feathers and ribbons

Background imageRibbons Collection: Girl of the Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, 19th century. The dress has a very high waist

Girl of the Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, 19th century. The dress has a very high waist
FLO4657793 Girl of the Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, 19th century. The dress has a very high waist, the shirt has puff sleeves

Background imageRibbons Collection: Marie Adelaide de Savoie, Duchess of Burgundy, 1683-1712. She wears a tall lace Fontanges

Marie Adelaide de Savoie, Duchess of Burgundy, 1683-1712. She wears a tall lace Fontanges headdress with ribbons
FLO4657598 Marie Adelaide de Savoie, Duchess of Burgundy, 1683-1712. She wears a tall lace Fontanges headdress with ribbons, striped mantua with train, lace sleeves, and petticoat with gold bands

Background imageRibbons Collection: Anne Genevieve de Bourbon, Duchess of Longueville, 1619-1679

Anne Genevieve de Bourbon, Duchess of Longueville, 1619-1679. Her hair is tied in a bun with two locks tied in ribbons
FLO4657500 Anne Genevieve de Bourbon, Duchess of Longueville, 1619-1679. Her hair is tied in a bun with two locks tied in ribbons, blue satin dress with lace collar and sleeves

Background imageRibbons Collection: Female dancer of Seville, Spain, 19th century. She dances a fandango or bolero with her hair tied

Female dancer of Seville, Spain, 19th century. She dances a fandango or bolero with her hair tied up in ribbons
FLO4658127 Female dancer of Seville, Spain, 19th century. She dances a fandango or bolero with her hair tied up in ribbons, a short bolero jacket, calf-length skirt, and castanets

Background imageRibbons Collection: Girl of Paganica, Kingdom of Naples (now L Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy) 19th century

Girl of Paganica, Kingdom of Naples (now L Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy) 19th century
FLO4658304 Girl of Paganica, Kingdom of Naples (now L Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy) 19th century. She wears an embroidered kechief, jacket with gold braid

Background imageRibbons Collection: Young girl of the Canton of Uri, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a straw hat decorated with

Young girl of the Canton of Uri, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a straw hat decorated with ribbons
FLO4657895 Young girl of the Canton of Uri, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a straw hat decorated with ribbons, a fichu worn like a scarf, laced bodice, apron and petticoats

Background imageRibbons Collection: Young girl of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 19th century

Young girl of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 19th century. A chambermaid in town has modified her rural costume
FLO4657933 Young girl of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 19th century. A chambermaid in town has modified her rural costume with a shorter skirt and ruched sleeves

Background imageRibbons Collection: Young woman of Valais, Switzerland, 19th century, in traditional costume of fichu, laced bodice

Young woman of Valais, Switzerland, 19th century, in traditional costume of fichu, laced bodice, petticoats and apron
FLO4657776 Young woman of Valais, Switzerland, 19th century, in traditional costume of fichu, laced bodice, petticoats and apron

Background imageRibbons Collection: Margarita of Navarre, sister of King Francis I, 1492-1549. (Titled Margurite de Valois in error)

Margarita of Navarre, sister of King Francis I, 1492-1549. (Titled Margurite de Valois in error)
FLO4657258 Margarita of Navarre, sister of King Francis I, 1492-1549. (Titled Margurite de Valois in error.) She wears a cap of ribbons decorated with jewels and pearls

Background imageRibbons Collection: Ninon de l Enclos, English author, courtesan and salon hostess, 1615-1705

Ninon de l Enclos, English author, courtesan and salon hostess, 1615-1705
FLO4657490 Ninon de l Enclos, English author, courtesan and salon hostess, 1615-1705. She wears her hair loose in ringlets

Background imageRibbons Collection: Woman of Cassano All Ionio, Cosenza, Italy, 19th century. She sells eggs from a basket

Woman of Cassano All Ionio, Cosenza, Italy, 19th century. She sells eggs from a basket
FLO4658352 Woman of Cassano All Ionio, Cosenza, Italy, 19th century. She sells eggs from a basket, and wears a kerchief held by a pin, chemise, bodice

Background imageRibbons Collection: Peasant girl in festival dress, Upper Carniola, Slovenia, 19th century

Peasant girl in festival dress, Upper Carniola, Slovenia, 19th century. She wears a silk headdress, a lace gorge
FLO4657984 Peasant girl in festival dress, Upper Carniola, Slovenia, 19th century. She wears a silk headdress, a lace gorge, and many ribbons and bows on her shirt

Background imageRibbons Collection: Servant girl of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears her hair is tied up in a bun

Servant girl of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears her hair is tied up in a bun
FLO4658228 Servant girl of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears her hair is tied up in a bun, laced bodice with ribbons, short sleeves, and full pleated petticoats

Background imageRibbons Collection: Milkmaid of Gelderland, Netherlands, 19th century. Her bonnet trimmed with lace

Milkmaid of Gelderland, Netherlands, 19th century. Her bonnet trimmed with lace and long ribbons to tie it
FLO4658050 Milkmaid of Gelderland, Netherlands, 19th century. Her bonnet trimmed with lace and long ribbons to tie it. Her fichu and jacket are decorated with flowers




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"Unraveling the Threads of Tradition: Ribbons in History and Everyday Life" The Workers May-Pole: A vibrant tapestry of unity, ribbons intertwine as a symbol of solidarity in this design for a socialist poster. Christmas Card Banjo: Strumming festive melodies, ribbons adorn this unique banjo-shaped Christmas card, adding a touch of whimsy to holiday greetings. Margaret Murray's Jacobite Recruitment: With ribbons fluttering in the wind, Margaret Murray rallies supporters for the Jacobites' cause during the tumultuous year of 1745. Maypole Dancing in Paul, Cornwall: Ribbons twirl through the air as villagers celebrate spring's arrival with joyous maypole dancing traditions that have stood the test of time. The Enchanting Dancing Girl (1895): Gracefully adorned with ribbons cascading down her dress, this captivating figure captures an era when elegance met movement on stage. Idem Aurantium Limonis Effigle (1646): In a mesmerizing colored engraving from Hesperides, delicate ribbons entwine around citrus fruits like whispers of nature's beauty and abundance. Great Orders of Knighthood and High Decorations: Adorned with regal ribbons and symbols denoting honor and prestige, these prestigious orders bestow recognition upon those who have excelled beyond measure. Reflections Through Innocence: A naked little girl gazes into her mirror while gentle ribbon accents remind us to cherish moments where self-acceptance blossoms effortlessly within our youthfulness. Shih Tzu Dog - Ribbon Elegance: With an adorable ribbon adorning its hair, this charming Shih Tzu exudes both playfulness and poise—a true embodiment of canine gracefulness. Victorian Scrap Banjo Bouquet.