Lint op rol, wit satijn met in het midden twee strepen zwart, één zijde is geschulpt en afgezet met een golvende rand in zwart c. 1890 - 1935

This roll of white satin ribbon with black stripes, sitting here in the Rijksmuseum, it feels like a painting in its own way, don't you think? Imagine the artist, Gustav Schnitzler, meticulously crafting this object. What were his intentions? Was it purely functional, or did he see beauty in the details, the texture of the satin, the contrast of the black stripes against the white? I see a conversation happening here between functionality and design. The ribbon itself is smooth, pristine, and perfect. It seems to whisper tales of fashion, embellishment, and the art of adornment. This ribbon is a testament to human creativity and the endless possibilities of the imagination, reminding us that even the most everyday objects can be transformed into something truly special.