Vintage & Antique Grosgrain Ribbons

grosgrain ribbon

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	Red/Grey Art Deco Grosgrain Here's a rare, full 5-metre spool of very fine art-deco patterned grosgrain ribbon. In the early 20th century, grosgrain of this type was used for watchbands; this spool is marked "Bracelets Montre" - "watch band." Very narrow, at 5/16 inch, in a red & light grey design. $16/yard, or $85 for the full spool (5 metres or 5 yards, 17 inches) Purchase 1-yard lengths (5 available): Purchase the full 5-metre spool. (1 available):
	Cinderella Faille / Grosgrain Ribbon This is a very faille or very fine grosgrain ribbon, in a delicious cinnamon color. Sold by the manufacturer around the turn of the 19th-20th century as "shoe tie," it was used as a shoe lace which would produce a beautiful bow. It measures a big 1 1/2" inches wide. We have 20 yards available, at $5/yard. <
	Colonial Quality Lime Green Grosgrain Very summery! This lime green grosgrain is 56% cotton, 44% rayon, and just looks good enough to eat! It was made by the Colonial Quality company and is on the original spool. This is a 9-yard spool; the ribbon is approximately 11/16" inch wide. Available by the yard ($3.00) or by the spool ($25.00) Purchase 1-yard lengths: Purchase the full spool. (1 available):
	Orient Blue Swiss Rayon / Silk Grosgrain This stunning grosgrain is 7/16" inch wide, and is a spellbinding blue - the color of the Caribbean. The manufacturer called it "Orient." This is a blend, 94% rayon, and 6% silk and has an "extra fine slip proof warp." The label says it's preshrunk, yarn dyed, and washable to 100 degrees. It was made for Grayblock, in Switzerland This is a full 10-yard spool. Available by the yard ($5.00) or by the spool ($45.00) Purchase 1-yard lengths: Purchase the full spool. (1 available):
	Pink & White Grosgrain Ribbon This is an old, 1.5" inch wide grosgrain, creamy white, with a pink edge and pink stitching down the middle to simulate a ribbon woven through. Very unusual, and beautiful. This piece is 28 inches long. It has some real condition issues; only about the first 14 inches are usable. The remainder has places of deterioration (click image at left to see larger, detailed photo.) The first, good, 14 inches are quite usable, showing only a few pinholes where the original owner secured it. This piece is yours for $3.
	"Colonial Quality" Navy Grosgrain This 7/8" inch wide navy grosgrain is still on the original spool with paper lining. It's hard to make out what's stamped on the spool, but it says, in part, "Colonial Quality / Made in USA / 95." (95 is probably the color code.) A few pinholes where original owner secured it, else in fine condition. Measures 1 yard, 10 inches. All for $5.
	Caramel Brown Wide Grosgrain This 2 3/16" inch wide grosgrain is a delicous caramel brown. Still on the original spool, there are 3 yards, 28 inches.. A few pinholes where original owner secured it, else in fine condition. SOLD
	Wide Grey Royal Swan Grosgrain This Royal Swan grosgrain is a medium grey and measures a big 1.5" inches in width. It likely dates to the 1940s. A few pinholes where the original owner secured it. Still on its original spool, it measures 1 yard, 26 inches. SOLD
	Blue Burlington Grosgrain This grosgrain is 58% rayon, and 42% cotton. It was made by Burlington and likely dates to the 1950s. The spool states that it's "washable, pre-shrunk, colorfast." There are 6 yards, 20 inches on the spool (spool is falling apart but ribbon is as new). It's 1 inch in width. Available by the yard ($1.50) or by the spool ($7.00) Purchase 1-yard lengths (6 available): Purchase the full spool. (1 available):
	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. 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. SOLD
	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. SOLD
	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. Has a lovely sheen. Only a few inconspicuous small pin holes where the original owner secured it. 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 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. 3 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. 2 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.