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Object Name
Ribbon
Object Number
2022-03-1
Description
Large yellow ribbon formed by multiple lengths of stiff, yellow synthetic fiber. Double bow with four tails of varying length. Long, secondary tail attached behind bow, for attaching bow to a tree trunk.
Provenance
This yellow ribbon previously hung on a tree on the Litchfield Center Green, near the monuments; it was removed in early 2022.
Comment
LHS Archives maintains a research file on the yellow ribbons, including media coverage of the 2021-2022 discussions and removal.
Category
Communication Artifacts
Date Made
2021-2022
Dimensions
Overall width (bow) 15.5", length (tails) 24.5", length (wrap) 48.5", thickness ribbon 2.75"
Materials
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