The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
Pilgrim Orange Ribbon [ARK00187]
Attached People: Collector (major) - Bargrave, John (1610-1680)Location(s): Current location at - Canterbury Cathedral Library and Archives (Library and/or Archive) -> Canterbury Cathedral (Institution)
Annotation:[Canterbury Catalog: Pilgrim's orange ribbon printed with black ink the following: "ALTEZA DELLA B V M CINTA DELLA B V CAPO DELLA B V M DEL BAMBINO GIESV". This type of ribbon would have been collected from the final destination of a pilgrim's journey as a memento of the experience. This ribbon was apparently purchased in Rome.] (early - mid 17th cent)