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Sash of watered blue silk taffeta, attributed to George Washington
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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