Bow
Dateca. 1770
OriginEurope, France
MediumRust color silk lampas and chenille trim.
DimensionsOL: 6 3/8" OW: 5"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1985-116,1A
DescriptionBow from gown in rust color ribbed silk with all-over pattern of small rose sprigs in pink and green supplementary weft, (lampas). The scalloped edges of the bow are trimmed in chenille. This bow was probably intended to be worn at the bodice front.Exhibition(s)
Ca. 1770
1726-1728 (textile); 1775-1785 (gown)
1760-1780
1765-1780
Ca. 1755-1760
Ca. 1730; remade late 19th century
1750-1765
1770-1780
1750-1775
1760-1770
ca. 1750, altered ca. 1775