Not currently on display at the V&A

Scarf

ca. 1930 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Scarf of block printed figured silk crepe with a border design of peacock feathers in pink, pale pink, sage green, pale blue, purple, yellow and bright green. The light navy ground is figured with a repeating pattern of foliate shapes. It is machine hemmed.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Block printed figured silk crepe
Brief description
Scarf of silk crepe, retailed by Liberty & Co. Ltd, London, ca. 1930
Physical description
Scarf of block printed figured silk crepe with a border design of peacock feathers in pink, pale pink, sage green, pale blue, purple, yellow and bright green. The light navy ground is figured with a repeating pattern of foliate shapes. It is machine hemmed.
Dimensions
  • Length: 90cm
  • Width: 90cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'LIBERTY MADE IN ENGLAND' (On woven brown and cream label)
  • 'LIBERTY AND CO. A DRESS MADE FROM LIBERTY FABRIC HAS DISTINCTION AND CHARM, LIBERTY K.V. 1000/2 REGENT ST. LONDON' (Paper label)
Credit line
Given by Liberty & Co.
Collection
Accession number
T.270-1976

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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