Crème zijden satijnlint voor een strik c. 1925

"Crème zijden satijnlint voor een strik" (Cream silk satin ribbon for a bow) is a work by the Dutch artist Gustav Schnitzler, dating back to 1925. The work, which is currently located in the Rijksmuseum, is a simple yet elegant example of a textile sample. It consists of a folded piece of cream-colored silk satin ribbon attached to a piece of paper with a handwritten inscription, "Voor een strik" (For a bow). The ribbon is likely intended to be used for making bows for garments or other decorative purposes. This artwork provides a glimpse into the everyday materials and practices of textile production and fashion in the early 20th century.