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Hands
Jean Cocteau, born 1889 - died 1963 - Enlarge image
Hands
- Object:
Head scarf
- Place of origin:
France (made)
- Date:
1937-1939 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Jean Cocteau, born 1889 - died 1963 (designer)
- Materials and Techniques:
hand-printed silk
- Museum number:
T.220-1979
- Gallery location:
Fashion, room 40, case CA10
Physical description
Head scarf of hand-printed silk, with a design of a circle of hands waving handkerchiefs in yellow, blue, red, white and black. The four hands in each corner bear the signature 'Jean' and a star monogram. The edges of the scarf are hand-rolled.
Place of Origin
France (made)
Date
1937-1939 (made)
Artist/maker
Jean Cocteau, born 1889 - died 1963 (designer)
Materials and Techniques
hand-printed silk
Marks and inscriptions
'Jean'
A star monogram
Dimensions
Length: 32 in, Width: 28 in
Descriptive line
Head scarf of hand-printed silk, designed by Jean Cocteau, France, 1937-1939.
Exhibition History
Surreal Things (Victoria and Albert Museum 28/03/2007-28/03/2007)
Production Note
Attribution note: Artist designed silk scarf, probably made in limited number or for a limited period.
Materials
Silk
Subjects depicted
Jewellery; Hands; Surrealism
Categories
Textiles; Fashion; Accessories
Production Type
Limited edition
Collection code
T&F
