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Object Number
979-13-10/58761
Display Title
Sash of watered blue silk taffeta, attributed to George Washington
Descriptions
Object Description
Sash of watered blue grosgrain ribbon, formerly worn by George Washington. With two fasteners at each end.
Inventory Description
Silk ribbon sash, faded turquoise, with metal fasteners.
Classification
- Accessory
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1700-1799
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Silk Iron alloy Dye
Dimensions
Overall: 202.803 × 10.2 cm (79 13/16 × 4 in.)
Other: 197.5 cm (77 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Credit Line
Gift of the Heirs of David Kimball
Provenance
Exchange participant
Old South Church of Boston
(1925 - 1979)
Donor
Heirs of David Kimball
(1899)
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