Name/Title

Scarf

Entry/Object ID

2021.5.1

Description

Rectangular satin scarf. Sapphire blue border, printed. Scarf is printed with a vintage illustration depicting an arranged hunting display, including: a rifle, whistle, two hunting horns, and various other hunting implements leaned against or hung from pegs on a wall; a tall grey planter containing a leafy green plant with red blooms; and two deceased pheasants, one brightly coloured male and one dull female, laying on their backs at the bottom of the image. Colours include sapphire blue, pale blue, scarlet, light green, forest green, ochre, grey, pale yellow, and various shades of brown. Text in bottom left corner reads HERMES - PARIS. Rectangular piece of tape adhered to front bottom left corner of scarf, causing dark discolouration.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Jacques, Denise

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Silk

Color

Black, Blue, Brown, Red, Green, Grey, Yellow

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Hermes

Date made

circa 1970

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

HERMES - PARIS

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 88cm Width: 86cm