Ribbon
Name/Title
RibbonEntry/Object ID
VC.79.9 a-gDescription
Seven lengths of blue and white striped silk ribbon; one length sewn into shape of bow; 2 cut with V notch at one end. Contained in envelope inscribed in ink: "Catharine to R. Mathews/ The endorsed ribbon was given me by my grandfather Pierre Van Cortlandt in 1846-/ The lightish blue was the first ribbon which General Lafayette had made in France for Society of Cincinnati. The darker _______(?) was the 2nd supply arcade in France." Ribbons d-g wrapped in paper inscribed in pen "Mayors Office".Collection
Van Cortlandt Manor Object CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerDate made
1800 - 1833Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
VC.79.9
V2315
VC.79.9 A-G
VC.79.9