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"A may-basket which can be made in a moment is simply a bright-colored paper six inches long and three inches wide, with on if its long sides brought together at the two corners from the middle and fastened securely." -Beard, 1906

May Day basket

"A may-basket which can be made in a moment is simply a bright-colored paper six inches long and three…

"Water-proof paper flower-pot May-basket." -Beard, 1906

Mayflower basket

"Water-proof paper flower-pot May-basket." -Beard, 1906

Five bells on a ribbon.

Bells

Five bells on a ribbon.

This lady's bonnet is designed with a lace ribbon and includes a ribbon that ties around the head to hold the bonnet in place.

Lady's Bonnet

This lady's bonnet is designed with a lace ribbon and includes a ribbon that ties around the head to…

This Chinese bottle is made out of blue porcelain. It has a bag-like bottom and neck with a ribbon in the middle.

Chinese Bottle

This Chinese bottle is made out of blue porcelain. It has a bag-like bottom and neck with a ribbon in…

"Plait the ribbon a distance from the end to allow for a streamer or bow end. Hold the plaits with the thumb and first finger of the right hand; with the left hand measure the length of the first loop; plait, and hold all plaits by twisting the second end of ribbon around them, drawing it through this twist or loop you have just made, from the direction it was taking when it formed the last loop. If you put this end through the twist from the opposite direction, no knot will be made and your bow will tumble." —Kinne, 1920

Cravat bow

"Plait the ribbon a distance from the end to allow for a streamer or bow end. Hold the plaits with the…

"For the uneven bow, measure a long loop, plait, and hold with right hand. Opposite this, measure, plait, and hold a much shorter loop. Parallel with the first loop measure, plait, and hold a loop a little shorter than the first one Opposite, measure another loop a little shorter than loop No. 2. Parallel with loop No. 1 make a fifth loop. Continue until you have as full a bow as you wish." —Kinne, 1920

Uneven bow

"For the uneven bow, measure a long loop, plait, and hold with right hand. Opposite this, measure, plait,…

This Late 19th Century boy outfit is designed with a ruffled shirt and a beret hat that includes a ribbon.

Late 19th Century Boy's Outfit

This Late 19th Century boy outfit is designed with a ruffled shirt and a beret hat that includes a ribbon.

The reading-desk bracket is an Italian Renaissance design. It is formed by wrought-iron, with ribbon-like strips that are scrolled and curled.

Reading-Desk Bracket

The reading-desk bracket is an Italian Renaissance design. It is formed by wrought-iron, with ribbon-like…

The reading-desk bracket is an Italian Renaissance design. It is formed by wrought-iron, with ribbon-like strips that are scrolled and curled.

Reading-Desk Bracket

The reading-desk bracket is an Italian Renaissance design. It is formed by wrought-iron, with ribbon-like…

This brooch is a flower design that is tied with a ribbon. It consists of gems.

Brooch

This brooch is a flower design that is tied with a ribbon. It consists of gems.

This brooch is in the shape of a ribbon, set in diamonds.

Brooch

This brooch is in the shape of a ribbon, set in diamonds.

A cartoon of a woman in a dress. A ribbon is wrapped near her, with the words "They make s what we are" written in it.

Cartoon of Woman in Dress

A cartoon of a woman in a dress. A ribbon is wrapped near her, with the words "They make s what we are"…

A Chippendale-style chair with a ribbon back.

Chippendale Chair 1

A Chippendale-style chair with a ribbon back.

A capital E decorated with ribbon and berries, used to start a chapter.

E, Ornate Letter

A capital E decorated with ribbon and berries, used to start a chapter.

"Measure all loops so they are of even lengths. Have the same number of loops on each side of the knot. Ten or twelve loops will make a good looking rosette bow." —Kinne, 1920

Rosette of even loops

"Measure all loops so they are of even lengths. Have the same number of loops on each side of the knot.…

This miniature frame is made out of gold and oxidized silver. It is decorated with a grouping of flowers at the very top, and a female figure on each side. At the base is an infant figure on each side with a ribbon that connects them in the center.

Miniature Frame

This miniature frame is made out of gold and oxidized silver. It is decorated with a grouping of flowers…

Jumping girl with hat and ribbon.

Girl

Jumping girl with hat and ribbon.

"Two to four feet long, of a shiny silvery color; called <em>ribbon-fish</em> on our coast, and <em>sword-fish</em> of Jamaica." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Silvery Hairtail

"Two to four feet long, of a shiny silvery color; called ribbon-fish on our coast, and sword-fish…

An illustration of a harp and ribbon doodad.

Harp and Ribbon Doodad

An illustration of a harp and ribbon doodad.

This floral hat is an early 20th century design. It has a bouquet of flowers at the top with a ribbon that falls down the back of the hat.

Floral Hat

This floral hat is an early 20th century design. It has a bouquet of flowers at the top with a ribbon…

This flower hat is curved in shape with a ribbon in the back and front. In its center lays a bouquet of flowers.

Flower Hat

This flower hat is curved in shape with a ribbon in the back and front. In its center lays a bouquet…

This lady's hat is small flowers scattered in the front and ribbon tied above.

Lady's Hat

This lady's hat is small flowers scattered in the front and ribbon tied above.

This ribbon hat is designed with a brooch holding a rooshed ribbon and a ribbon tied right above.

Ribbon Hat

This ribbon hat is designed with a brooch holding a rooshed ribbon and a ribbon tied right above.

This small brimmed hat is an early 20th century hat design. It has a type of ribbon that is tied around the front of the hat that stands tall.

Small Brimmed Hat

This small brimmed hat is an early 20th century hat design. It has a type of ribbon that is tied around…

This jug is designed with ribbon and flowers running around the center.

Jug

This jug is designed with ribbon and flowers running around the center.

This ribbon and knot was designed during the German Renaissance.

Loose Ribbon and Knot

This ribbon and knot was designed during the German Renaissance.

This ribbon and knot is a designed for a bunch of fruit.

Ribbon and Knot

This ribbon and knot is a designed for a bunch of fruit.

This wrinkled ribbon and knot is a Louis XVI style.

Wrinkled Ribbon and Knot

This wrinkled ribbon and knot is a Louis XVI style.

This late 19th century lady's dress is designed with puffed sleeves and a hat that consists of lace, tied ribbon and flowers.

Late 19th Century Lady's Dress

This late 19th century lady's dress is designed with puffed sleeves and a hat that consists of lace,…

This lady's large hat is curved to the shape of the head with a ribbon and small plant leaves in the center.

Lady's Large Hat

This lady's large hat is curved to the shape of the head with a ribbon and small plant leaves in the…

A decorative divider with lyres and ribbon.

Lyre Divider

A decorative divider with lyres and ribbon.

"Morse magnetic telegraph will be understood by reference to the accompanying diagram, which represents the construction and arrangement of this form of telegraph. F and E are pieces of soft iron surrounded by coils of wire, which are connected at a and b with wires proceeding from a galvanic battery. When a current is transmitted from a battery located one, two, or three hundred miles, as the case may be, it passes along the wires and into the coils surrounding the pieces of soft iron F and E, thereby converting them into magnets. Above these pieces of soft iron is a metallic bar or lever, A, supported on its center, and haing at one end the arm D, and at the other a small steel point, o. A ribbon of paper, p h, rolled on the cylinder B, is drawn slowly and steadily off by a train of clock-work, K, moved by the action of the weight P on the cord C. This clock-work gives motion to two metal rollers, G and H, between which the ribbon of paper passes, and which, turnin in opposite directions, draw the paper from the cylinder B. The roller H has a groove arond its circumference (not represented in the engraving) above which the paper passes. The steel point, r, or the lever, A, is also directly opposite this groove. The spring r prevents the point from resting upon the paper when the telegraph is not in operation." &mdash;Wells, 1857

Magnetic Telegraph

"Morse magnetic telegraph will be understood by reference to the accompanying diagram, which represents…

An illustration of an olive branch and ribbon decorated doodad.

Olive Branch & Ribbon Doodad

An illustration of an olive branch and ribbon decorated doodad.

Ornaments made of blue silk ribbon with a button in the center bearing the image of a palmetto tree. They were worn by ladies of Charleston immediately after the passage of the ordinance of succession.

Palmetto Cockade

Ornaments made of blue silk ribbon with a button in the center bearing the image of a palmetto tree.…

This is a 19th century fancy plastron that is made out of lace material and includes a tied ribbon. A plastron is worn over a dress for decorative purposes.

Plastron, Fancy

This is a 19th century fancy plastron that is made out of lace material and includes a tied ribbon.…

This ribbon comes from a painting by Zeitblom.

Ribbon

This ribbon comes from a painting by Zeitblom.

This ribbon has a floral design.

Ribbon

This ribbon has a floral design.

This ribbon is designed with floral wreaths of passion fruit.

Ribbon

This ribbon is designed with floral wreaths of passion fruit.

This piece of ribbon is a French design of flowers.

Ribbon

This piece of ribbon is a French design of flowers.

This silk ribbon has a repeating pattern of flowers and wheat.

Silk Ribbon

This silk ribbon has a repeating pattern of flowers and wheat.

This ribbon comes from Jost Amman's Wappen (coat of arms) during the German Renaissance.

Tassel Ribbon

This ribbon comes from Jost Amman's Wappen (coat of arms) during the German Renaissance.

This teacup is ornamented with a ribbon and floral design running across the top of the cup.

Teacup

This teacup is ornamented with a ribbon and floral design running across the top of the cup.

"The Jewel or Badge, attached to the collar, or worn depending from a broad dark green ribbon which crosses the left shoulder, is formed of a figure of St. Andrew, of gold enamelled, his surcoat purpure, and his mantle vert, bearing before him his own cross saltire, the whole being irradiated with golden rays, and surrounded by an oval bearing the motto, 'nemo me impune lacessit.''"&mdash;Aveling, 1891

Insignia of the Order of the Thistle

"The Jewel or Badge, attached to the collar, or worn depending from a broad dark green ribbon which…

The modern enrichment torus moulding is a bundle of round rods with ribbons twisted around. These designs were typically found on bases of columns and pilasters.

Modern Enrichment Torus Moulding

The modern enrichment torus moulding is a bundle of round rods with ribbons twisted around. These designs…

The modern enrichment torus moulding is a bundle of round rods with ribbons twisted around. These designs were typically found on bases of columns and pilasters.

Modern Enrichment Torus Moulding

The modern enrichment torus moulding is a bundle of round rods with ribbons twisted around. These designs…

"Vitta, or plural vittae, a ribbon or fillet, is to be considered, as an ordinary portion of female dress. Also as a decoration of sacred person and sacred things." &mdash Smith; 1873

Vitta

"Vitta, or plural vittae, a ribbon or fillet, is to be considered, as an ordinary portion of female…

This late 19th century winter dress is designed with a cape that is worn over the dress and a scarf. The lady is also wearing a tied ribbon on her head with feathers in the center.

Late 19th Century Winter Dress

This late 19th century winter dress is designed with a cape that is worn over the dress and a scarf.…

This lady is wearing a late 19th century winter dress. She is also wearing a hat that includes a feather and a ribbon.

Late 19th Century Winter Dress

This lady is wearing a late 19th century winter dress. She is also wearing a hat that includes a feather…