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Culture:English
Title:ribbon belt
Date Made:circa 1830
Type:Personal Equipment
Materials:textile: polychrome grosgrain silk ribbon
Place Made:United Kingdom; Great Britain: England
Measurements:Overall: 33 in x 2 1/4 in; 83.8 cm x 5.7 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2015.2.2
Credit Line:Museum Collections Fund
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Woman's belt made of cream-colored grosgrain ribbon with a dense woven floral pattern in yellow, gold, lavender, and pink. The original metal hooks and eyes to fasten the belt are now missing. Ribbon belts were a popular, decorative accessory for women's gowns during the 1820s and 1830s, when styles called for elevated waistlines. Accessories like ribbon belts were a relatively affordable way to update an appearance, and they could be worn with more than one gown. These belts were usually secured by a decorative buckle in front.

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