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sample, jacquard weaving
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Jacquard woven ribbon with abstract design of stylized leaves and vines in yellow surround stylized polychrome flowers on black ground; vines curling to form heart-shaped designs connecting to abstract red flower; striped band of blue and red outlined with narrow yellow band and bisected by repeating arrow pattern; black edging. Fabricated in St. Etienne, France between 1850-1900. From the Merci Train or Graditude Train from France.
National Museum of American History’s own descriptionCredit linesample, jacquard weaving. 1850 - 1900. Faure, Eustache. National Museum of American History, Gift of D.C. French Gratitude Train Committee. CC0.
