Ribbon sample book, Saint-Étienne, last third of the 19th century, ribbons of all widths, mostly made from multicoloured silk. Floral motifs in various scales, shaded ribbons, Peking-style stripes, patterned gauze, chequered designs and fancy motifs such as butterflies and Moorish cartouches. Approximately 320 samples, length 7 to 20 cm. Appendix: a technical table and a curious dictation entitled: ‘Competition for the post of curator at the Museum’.