Ribbon Threads by olivetreeann

Ribbon Threads

This is a view looking into one of the ribbon making machines at the American Ribbon Factory. The factory has a long and honorable history producing ribbons and cording since April 11, 1913. For the last quarter of a century the factory has been owned and operated by the Arbogast/Barthold families who have carried on the tradition of serving both the military and civilians by producing all kinds of beautiful ribbons. At its peak the factory had over 100 machines in operation and a full dyeing and packaging plant on site. Today there are about 40 looms on site but only a handful are in actual operation (dyeing is done elsewhere now). Production is geared toward specialty ribbons such as those used on military medals. I loved photographing this place- there was so much to see and a photograph at every turn. I've hardly finished posting my pictures from the Castle Inn Shoot Out so those will go on hold for a while so I can share more of the Ribbon Factory shots this week.
This is such a creative shot! I enjoyed your words, too. It sounds like an amazing place.
February 17th, 2020  
How interesting. I like your POV with this shot.
February 17th, 2020  
Gorgeous dof and pov. I love learning the history of this factory.
February 17th, 2020  
Fascinating background. Wonderful dof to your shot.
February 17th, 2020  
how cool is this!
February 17th, 2020  
As a weaver I find this a magnificent Image and story.
February 17th, 2020  
Terrific!
February 17th, 2020  
Like your dof and pov - fav
February 17th, 2020  
Very cool
February 17th, 2020  
LOVE this! Great colours and lines.
February 17th, 2020  
Lovely colours and lines
February 17th, 2020  
ooh now that's gorgeous! and such an interesting narrative. is there an eye of the beholder challenge running at the moment?
February 17th, 2020  
Amazing shot. Great capture.
February 17th, 2020  
What a super shot Ann.
February 17th, 2020  
Great pov and focus. Fabulous capture.
February 17th, 2020  
Interesting information Ann and a great capture.
February 18th, 2020  
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Thank you so much for the overwhelming response to this shot!

@zeezee I had my own loom for many years so the looms here were very interesting. They were very much like the woolen kinds but also very different- similar mechanics but much narrower.

@pistache I have no idea- I am typically out of sync with that challenge!
February 18th, 2020  
I love, love this shot. The lines, the focus the colors. You nailed this one.
February 18th, 2020  
@randystreat Thank you Kathy and thank you so much for the fav!
February 18th, 2020  
outstanding
excellent pov and dof
fav
February 18th, 2020  
@ninaganci Thank you Nina and thank you so much for the fav!
February 18th, 2020  
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