Collection Highlights
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Embroidered ribbon
Title
Embroidered ribbon
Object name
Ribbon fragment
Date
1845-1850
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
Overall: 27 3/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 69.5 x 7 cm )
Description
Blue and white striped satin ribbon with machine embroidered floral sprays.
Credit Line
Gift of Leonidas Westervelt
Object Number
1945.182
Gallery Label
According to the accession record, this ribbon was brought over from Sweden and used as an accessory by Jenny Lind (1820-1887) at Castle Garden, September 11, 1850.
Provenance
The Jenny Lind Collection of Leonidas Westervelt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
