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Culture:English
Title:ribbon belt
Date Made:ca 1830
Type:Personal Equipment
Materials:textile: polychrome grosgrain silk ribbon; metal hooks
Place Made:United Kingdom; Great Britain: England
Measurements:Overall: 25 in x 2 in; 63.5 cm x 5.1 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2015.2.1
Credit Line:Museum Collections Fund
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Woman's belt made of deep salmon-colored grosgrain ribbon with a woven pattern of crosses or x's in yellow, blue, and brown. One end has three metal hooks attached. The corresponding original eyes 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 a gown, and they could be worn with more than one gown. These belts were usually secured by a decorative buckle in front.

Subjects:
Textile fabrics; polychrome; Silk

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