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Vintage and Antique Wide Ribbons
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wide silk ribbon wide rayon ribbons
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wide antique & vintage silk ribbons
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Wide Fuchsia Silk Moire
This gorgeous moire is a bright pink, and features an unusual moire design. It's measures 5" inches wide, and is 2 yards, 3 inches long. Still on the original early-20th-century paper spool printed "All Silk - PLAZA" in gold.
In very good condition, with several small weaving irregularities, and a 3/4" inch tear at the edge, 21 inches from one end. Very usable.
Measures 2 yards, 3 inches long. It's all yours for $29.00
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Wide Brown Silk Moire
This unusual moire is reddish-brown. It's a big 4 13/16" inches wide, and measures 26 1/2" inches long. Still on the original paper spool with the label printed in gold, "SUPREME."
In very good condition; I saw one pin hole. It's just $12 for all.
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5 1/4" Wide Black Silk Taffeta Ribbon
This very wide ribbon is black silk taffeta with a nice crinkle to it. Still on its original spool, marked "All Silk," there are 2 yards, 12 inches.
In very good condition with a few pin holes; could use a pressing, else ready for your special project.
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Wide Black Silk Ribbon
This black silk ribbon measures a big 2 7/8" inches wide. The edges are stitched in brown. It's still on the paper spool, which proclaims that it has a "warranted fast edge" and is "all silk."
Spool shows contact with moisture at some point, but I have inspected the ribbon thoroughly and there's no damage to it. It is rather sheer, and in in beautiful condition.
We have 6 yards, 24 inches available, at $10 per yard, or $52 for the spool.
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wide antique & vintage rayon ribbons
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Swiss Turquoise Wide Rayon Taffeta Ribbon
Elegant pale blue ribbon, edged in grey satin. It is rayon, made in Switzerland long ago. This ribbon measures a generous 3 1/8" inches wide. The manufacturer calls the color "Turquoise" but it's really more of a light, somewhat desaturated blue.
It would be especially beautiful trimming a special occasion dress, or a bridesmaid's gown. A few pinholes, else fine.
Seven yards, 17 inches are available. Purchase by the yard ($14), or by the spool ($95).
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Martin Blue Rayon Ribbon
Rich, lustrous rayon ribbon, made by Martin long ago, and still on its original paper spool. It measures 1 7/16" inch wide and 10 yards, 28 inches in length.
$2.50 per yard, or $19 for all.
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Wide Mauve Ribbon
This beautiful ribbon is a pinky mauve, and measures 4 3/16" inch in width. It is very lustrous, and soft. The front is silky smooth, while the back is ribbed. Probably rayon.
Still on its original paper-lined spool, there are 1 yard, and 15 inches here (plus, about 6 inches on one end which shows some wear. ) A lovely ribbon for your special project.
$16 for all.
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Frontline Brown Rayon Ribbon
Gorgeous, lustrous rayon ribbon, made in Switzerland for the Frontline Millinery Company long ago. It measures 1 5/16" inches wide, and is still on the original spool, which contains 8 yards.
The color is a rich, medium brown. $42 for all.
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Frontline Brown Rayon Ribbon
Gorgeous, lustrous rayon ribbon, made in Switzerland for the Frontline Millinery Company long ago. It measures 1 5/16" inches wide, and is still on the original spool, which contains 4 1/2 yards.
The color is lighter, and with more red in it than the ribbon of the same size and manufacture listed above.
$19 for all.
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Frontline Wide Brown Rayon Taffeta Ribbon
This rayon taffeta ribbon was made in Switzerland for the Frontline Millinery Company long ago. It measures just shy of 3 inches wide, at 2 15/16", and is still on the original spool, which contains 6 yards, 17 inches. It's a very warm brown, with some red tones. Lovely.
Slight fading at edge for first few inches, and there is a factory join (sewn), 1 yard, 11 inches from one end. Though unused on the original spool, it could use a good pressing.
$42 for all.
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Wide Navy Blue Rayon Ribbon
This rayon ribbon measures a big 3 1/2" inches wide. It's navy blue, and feels wonderful to the touch. Still on the original spool, there are 3 yards, 19 inches.
$20 for the entire spool.
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Wide Greenish Brown Double-Faced Rayon Ribbon
This ribbon is double-faced - shiny on both sides. It's 4 3/8" inches wide. It's a medium brown, with greenish tones in the center (hard to capture in the photographs). It is lovely, and feels wonderful to the touch.
A few pinholes, where the original owner secured it with a pin.
Three yards, 26 inches; $22 for all.
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