{"product_id":"antique-stamford-horse-show-ribbon-1930-53157","title":"Antique Stamford Horse Show Ribbon, 1930 – Third Place","description":"\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003eExcellent antique condition. The ribbon retains beautiful color saturation with crisp pleating and intact tails. Light, age-appropriate softness to the fabric only, consistent with a piece over 90 years old. No tears, staining, or losses noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 9 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePROVENANCE\u003cbr\u003eAwarded at the Stamford Horse Show in 1930, a respected early 20th-century American equestrian competition. Stamford, Connecticut was an important hub for East Coast horse shows during this era, particularly in hunter and equitation disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER\u003cbr\u003eTheo Günsels’s Son, New York City. A well-known American ribbon and regalia maker active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, producing high-quality award ribbons for horse shows, agricultural fairs, and sporting events. Their work is sought after today for its craftsmanship and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMATERIAL\u003cbr\u003eSilk ribbon with embossed gilt fabric medallion center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHY WE LOVE THIS\u003cbr\u003eThere is something deeply romantic about authentic horse show ribbons from the golden age of American equestrian sport. This 1930 Stamford Horse Show ribbon is not merely decorative — it is a tangible artifact of competition, tradition, and pride. The rich golden hue and classic rosette form make it a striking display piece, whether layered into an equestrian gallery wall or styled atop books in a study or tack room. Pieces like this carry stories — of horses long gone, riders in wool coats and tall boots, and weekends spent ringside — and they simply cannot be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTYLING SUGGESTION\u003cbr\u003eFrame this ribbon in a deep mahogany or gilt frame with linen backing, or drape it casually over stacked equestrian books in a library, study, or entry console. It pairs beautifully with antique horse photography, fox hunting prints, and polished brass accents for an authentic English-country-inspired vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martingale East","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47723310907636,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/6782\/9748\/files\/il_fullxfull.7688883553_7ei8.jpg?v=1771795766","url":"https:\/\/martingaleeast.com\/products\/antique-stamford-horse-show-ribbon-1930-53157","provider":"Martingale East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}