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Ribbon

Scope note

Use generally for long, thin, flat, flexible strips of any material. Use specifically for strips of fine textile, such as silk, satin, or velvet, often with a cord finish along both edges instead of selvage.

This term has 42 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name
Material

Getty AAT term number

300014668

Broader Terms used

<materials by form>

Equivalent Terms used

ribbons (materials)

Created

12yrs ago

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