Not on display

Head Scarf

1930s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Head scarf of white silk twill printed with a dominant ground of dark brown and a single inner paisley border. This is in copper, green and dark red on white and cream. The repeat is of cones, medallions and curved bands with decorative in fills.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Printed silk twill
Brief description
Printed silk head scarf, retailed Liberty & Co Ltd., London, 1930s.
Physical description
Head scarf of white silk twill printed with a dominant ground of dark brown and a single inner paisley border. This is in copper, green and dark red on white and cream. The repeat is of cones, medallions and curved bands with decorative in fills.
Dimensions
  • Length: 26in
  • Width: 27.5in
  • Length: 66.1cm
  • Width: 69.8cm
Credit line
Given by Miss Mary Peerless
Collection
Accession number
T.512-1974

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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