1800s Black Silk Mourning Sash Ribbon 6 1/8-inch Wide Sold it is a preserved work

it is a preserved work of fine craftsmanship and a link to the traditions of the past

The factory operated from 1873 to 1949

age-appropriate shelf wear on the base

Each set includes one cup and one matching saucer

this piece captures the working man's outerwear of the era

1800s Black Silk Mourning Sash Ribbon 6 1/8-inch Wide Sold it is a preserved workThis rare black single faced calendered weighted silk satin ribbon is a striking example of calendered silk, a specialized finishing technique used to achieve a high gloss, mirror like surface. Measuring 6 1 8" inches wide and sold in a 1 yard 27 inches continuous length, this ribbon is a rich black textile with a smooth, waxy hand on one side and a cool touch hallmarks of fine Victorian and Edwardian ceremonial trims (This width dates from 1870 1890