This Stephen Lawrence and Classique gift tying ribbon lot includes seven vintage ribbon spools in solid, polka dot, and candy stripe designs, with both unused and partially used stock.
The satin sheen, bright Christmas colors, original cardboard spools, and period packaging make this mixed ribbon lot useful for vintage gift wrapping, holiday crafts, sewing projects, journaling, or a collection of older wrapping supplies.
Details
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Item: lot of 7 ribbon spools
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Item Type: gift tying ribbon and satin sheen ribbon
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Era: approximately 1960s to 1980s
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Materials: woven and satin sheen ribbon on cardboard spools; exact fiber content not confirmed from photos
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Color: red, green, cream, light blue, and multicolor
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Maker and Mark: The Stephen Lawrence Co., South Hackensack, N.J. 07606; Classique Satin Sheen Ribbon associated with Gibson Greeting Cards, Inc. per supplied research notes
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Pattern or Model: solid red, solid blue, cream with red dots, green with red dots, red with green dots, and cream with red candy stripe designs; exact pattern names not confirmed from photos
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Style: vintage holiday gift wrap, retro Christmas, satin ribbon
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Dimensions: Stephen Lawrence gift tying ribbon spool approximately 3 inches diameter; Classique blue satin sheen spool approximately 3 inches diameter; exact dimensions of remaining spools not confirmed from photos
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Special Features: seven spool assortment with two unused spools and five partially used spools; remaining used ribbon is approximately one half to three quarters full based on supplied notes
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
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Graded Very Good: The ribbons remain attractive and usable, with bright color and good sheen across the photographed assortment.
- Two spools are unused, including the blue Classique satin sheen ribbon and the wider light blue ribbon identified in the supplied notes as unused stock.
- The remaining five spools retain substantial usable ribbon for wrapping, crafts, sewing, or display.
- The Stephen Lawrence cardboard labels remain readable, including the South Hackensack, New Jersey company information.
Issues / Wear
- The cardboard spool flanges show age related edge wear, small bends, discoloration, and minor surface wear from storage.
- Several ribbon ends have old clear tape or fastening strips attached.
- Five spools have been used and vary in the amount of ribbon remaining.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Gift tying ribbon on decorated cardboard spools was once part of the coordinated wrapping paper and stationery departments found in American stores.
This assortment suits collectors of vintage gift wrap, Christmas wrapping supplies, sewing notions, and older paper goods packaging.
The surviving Stephen Lawrence labels and Classique spool give the mixed lot recognizable period packaging along with several classic holiday patterns.
The combination of unused ribbon and partly used household stock gives the group the practical, saved for the next present quality of older wrapping supplies.
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