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Vintage & Antique Grosgrain Ribbons
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Grey Grosgrain with Red & Grey Stripes
This is an very, very unusual ribbon. It is a fine grey grosgrain, which has two ribbons of red and black stitched down the center. What makes it particulary unusual is that the center stripes are actually a very, very thin early plastic. I have not been able to defnitively identify the type of plastic, but it may be celluloid. The ribbon is quite flexible.
This is the most amazing ribbon - I've never seen anything like it before. (I was fortunate enough to purchase another along with this one; see below for another width/color scheme.)
The ribbon is on its original paper-lined spool, made in France a very long time ago. There's no fabric content noted, but I think the grosgrain is rayon. As is usual, there are a few pinholes, else in fine condition, as new. It's approximately 3/4" inch wide.
Age is unknown, but the spool is obviously quite old, and the ribbon has a very Art Deco feeling to it.
9 yards available, at $15.00 per yard.
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Deep Brown Grosgrain with Red, White and Gold Stripes
This fantastic ribbon is a fine, dark chocolate brown grosgrain, which has four ribbons of red, white, and gold stitched down the center. What makes it particulary unusual is that the center stripes are actually a very, very thin plastic. I have not been able to defnitively identify the type of plastic, but it may be celluloid. The ribbon is quite flexible.
This is incredibly unusual ribbon; I've never come across another example before. (I was fortunate enough to purchase another along with this one; see above for another width/color scheme.)
The ribbon is on its original paper-lined spool, made in France a very long time ago. There's no fabric content noted, but I think the grosgrain is rayon. As is usual, there are a few pinholes, else in fine condition, as new. It's approximately 1 3/8" inches wide.
Age is unknown, but the spool is obviously quite old, and the ribbon has a very Art Deco feeling to it.
9 yards available, at $18.00 per yard.
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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.
$11/yard, or $55 for the full spool (5 metres or 5 yards, 17 inches)
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E & HL Watch Ribbon - Deco
Here's an old spool of grey and black patterned ribbon. Not really a grosgrain, but I put it here because it has a very fine rib to it and it is a good companion to the ribbon described above. Made by E&HL, it is marked "Wrist Watch."
Measures 5/8 inch in width. I noticed a couple small weaving irregularities, else in excellent condition. There are two pieces on the spool: 3 yards, and 2 yards, 31 inches (5 yards, 31 inches total).
$7/yard, or $29 for the full spool.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bowen Dungan Golden-Brown 7/8" Grosgrain
This 7/8" inch wide grosgrain is still on the original spool with paper lining. It's a full, unused 1.5 yard roll, which actually contains more than promised: 1 yard, 27 invhrd. Made by Bowen, Dungan of Philadelphia, it is a wonderful golden color; a light golden-brown. Lovely!
It's all yours for $7.
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Bowen Dungan Brown Grosgrain
This 1.5" inch wide grosgrain is still on the original spool with paper lining. It's a full, unused 2.5 yard roll, made by Bowen, Dungan of Philadelphia. The color is a wonderful dark chocolate.
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Light Cinnamon Grosgrain
This 5/8 inch wide grosgrain is still on the original spool with paper lining. It's what I would call a light cinnamon or a warm golden-brown. (I couldn't quite capture the true color in the photo.) This is a roll of 4 yards, 25 inches.
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"Colonial Quality" Royal Blue Grosgrain
This 1.5" inch wide royal blue grosgrain is still on the original spool with paper lining. The spool is stamped, "Colonial Quality / Cotton & Rayon / Made in USA / 383." (383 is probably the color code.)
Measures 2 yards, 1 inch in length. Stunning color!
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"Colonial Quality" Forest Green Grosgrain
This wide forest green grosgrain is still on the original spool with paper lining. The spool is stamped (though much is now illegible), "Colonial Quality / Cotton & Rayon / Made in USA / 180." (180 is the color code.) In excellent condition, save for about the first yard, which shows pin holes and some discoloration.
It's a big 2 1/8" inches wide! Measures 5 yards, 11 inches in length.
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"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.
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"Colonial Quality" Peach Grosgrain
This 1" inch wide grosgrain is still on the original spool with paper lining. The spool reads, "Colonial Quality / Cotton & Rayon / Made in USA / 182." (182 is the color code.)
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It is a desaturated peach color. It has quite a bit of beige in it. A few pinholes where original owner secured it, else in fine condition. Measures 7 yards, 13 inches.
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"Colonial Quality" Bubblegum Pink Grosgrain
This 1 3/8" inch wide grosgrain is still on the original spool with paper lining. The spool reads, "Colonial Quality / Cotton & Rayon / Made in USA / 267." (267 is the color code.)
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It is a gorgeous bubblegum pink color.. A few pinholes where original owner secured it, else in fine condition.
The entire spool of 5 yards, 11 inches.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
3 available; $3.00 each.
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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.
4 available; $3.00 each.
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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.
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From a 1940s Milliner's Stash!
We were fortunate enough to score a big stash of ribbons from the estate of a milliner. The ribbons all date from the 1940s, and most are still on their original spools, some of which are paper-lined. These ribbons are mostly navy blue, one is black. They are in varying widths, as described below.
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