Name/Title
J.B. David Ribbon SpoolsEntry/Object ID
2025.101.5Description
Three spools of ribbon from J.B. David of St. Etienne, France. These spools are from the Mousquetaire (Musketeer) Brand popular in the 1920s and 30s and are all labeled Bordeaux 5689 for the color. The brand label features and engraving of a musketeer. Two spools are also labeled No. 9, while the other is No. 7. The No. 9 spools are velvet 1.25" ribbon, while the other is satin 1". All three spools are essentially the same burgundy color but one spool has some black velvet 1.25" ribbon wrapped over the original ribbon.Collection
General CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Ribbon, TextileNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Trim, TextileNomenclature Primary Object Term
NotionNomenclature Sub-Class
Needleworking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Textileworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Archives U1-D-3Category
PermanentDate
October 12, 2025Created By
Kearney, QuinlanCreate Date
October 12, 2025Updated By
Kearney, QuinlanUpdate Date
October 12, 2025
