{lowest bookmark, attached with six others, all with pointed ends}
Words:
Prayers.
close up of the Prayers bookmark
| Reference Number:- | Darby Number:- | Godden Number:- |
| sb490 | not recorded | not recorded |
| Size of Silk: | 25.5cm long by 0.8cm wide
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| Alternative back-ground colours: | White Red |
| Comments: |
From the image below of a set of identical ribbons, it is known these were made by Stevens, even though the individual ribbons do not have a signature.
Stevens advertisements record that he sold these narrow bible bookmarks with pointed ends; tasselled ends; or with white carved or gilt ornaments. They were sold in various combinations; the buyer choosing which ribbons, and how many, from: Collect - sb158 The silk markers are joined at the top by a small white carved round toggle that is just 2.0cm wide. Below is an image of a similar set of ribbons still attached to the original stiff paper used to post them, and with the Stevens logo clearly shown.  image showing the whole presentation.
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