Vintage & Antique Grosgrain Ribbons

grosgrain ribbon

See the descriptions for the number of yards available for each trim.

	TriColor Grosgrain Ribbon This stunning grosgrain is striped red, orange, and blue. It feels light and wonderful in the hand. The label on the old paper spool is missing; probably 1930s or earlier. I believe it is rayon. It is on its original spool, in two pieces: 2 yards, and 3 yards, 22 inches, for a total of 5 yards, 22 inches. It measures 1 1/8" wide. $34.00 for all.
	Bowen Dungan 2" Brown Grosgrain Ribbon This two-inch wide grosgrain is the color of dark chocolate. Made by the Bowen, Dungan Company, in Philadelphia. No fabric content is noted on the label; probably rayon. It is on its original spool, it measures 2 yards, 34 inches in length. $14.00 for all. SOLD
	Bowen Dungan 1 7/16" Brown Grosgrain Ribbon Here is another Bowen Dungan grosgrain the color of dark chocolate. It is slightly narrower than the other, measuring 1 7/16" inches wide. Made by the Bowen, Dungan Company, in Philadelphia. No fabric content is noted on the label; probably rayon. It is on its original spool, which originally held 7 yards. The spool is almost full; 6 yards, 31 inches remain. $36.00 for all.
	Water Repellent Beige Grosgrain Here's a tiny spool of old grosgrain ribbon. The label is missing from the spool, but it is stamped "water repellent." Ribbon is a beige, with gold tones and measures 5/8" inch wide. It is on its original spool, and is just 1 yard, 15 inches in length. Perfect for small projects, such as dolls. $3.50 for all.
	Spinnerin Orange Grosgrain Ribbon This is grosgrain ribbon in a bright pumpkin orange. Made by Spinnerin. This ribbon is probably from the 1940s. The label states, "58% rayon, 42% cotton. The ribbon is still in its original packaging, a metal Spinnerin label which wraps around it. In excellent, unused condition. It's 1" wide, and 54" (1 yard, 18 inches) long. 2 available (second one is missing label but is complete); $3.00 each.
	Spinnerin Grey Grosgrain Ribbon This is grosgrain ribbon in a medium grey. Made by Spinnerin. This ribbon is probably from the 1940s. The label states, "58% rayon, 42% cotton. The ribbon is still in its original packaging, a metal Spinnerin label which wraps around it. In excellent, unused condition. It's 1" wide, and 54" (1 yard, 18 inches) long. 6 available; $3.00 each.
	Spinnerin Hunter Green Grosgrain Ribbon This is grosgrain ribbon in a hunter green. Made by Spinnerin. This ribbon is probably from the 1940s.. The label states, "58% rayon, 42% cotton. The ribbon is still in its original packaging, a metal Spinnerin label which wraps around it. In excellent, unused condition. It's 1" wide, and 54" (1 yard, 18 inches) long. 3 available; $3.00 each.
	Spinnerin Cinnamon Brown Grosgrain Ribbon This is grosgrain ribbon in a delicious cinnamon brown. Made by Spinnerin. This ribbon is probably from the 1940s.. The label states, "58% rayon, 42% cotton. The ribbon is still in its original packaging, a metal Spinnerin label which wraps around it. In excellent, unused condition. It's 1" wide, and 54" (1 yard, 18 inches) long. 4 available; $3.00 each.
	Spinnerin Woodland Green Grosgrain Ribbon This is grosgrain ribbon in a delicious woodland green; a bit brighter than olive. Made by Spinnerin. This ribbon is probably from the 1940s.. The label states, "58% rayon, 42% cotton. The ribbon is still in its original packaging, a metal Spinnerin label which wraps around it. In excellent, unused condition. It's 1" wide, and 54" (1 yard, 18 inches) long. 5 available; $3.00 each.
	Offray Flowers Grosgrain - In Original Packaging This is grosgrain ribbon; red and blue flowers on a white background. Made by CM Offray & Son, NY. The design is printed onto the ribbon. Dates from the 1970s - I actually have a photo of this design in use in 1977. It was probably made before that as well. The label states "undetermined fabric content." The ribbon is still in its original packaging, a metal label which wraps around it. There is a tiny spot near one edge (see enlarged photo - it's right above the label at right). In a few places the manufacturer printed a little red strip printed at the ribbon's edge. Else in excellent, unused condition. It measures 5 feet long, and is 15/16" in width. $3.00 for the package.