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Scarf
Designed by: Hermès (French, founded in 1837)
French
Medium/Technique
Silk
Dimensions
Length x width: 90.2 x 86.4 cm (35 1/2 x 34 in.)
Credit Line
The Evelyn H. Lauder Fashion Collection—Gift of Leonard A. Lauder
Accession Number2013.759
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionTeal scarf. Flags in diagonal rows ranging in size. Below each flag, written in small, black cursive writing is the origin of each flag. At the center there is a grey anchor with rope in an "S" formation, and a gold shell-like object on top. On each side of the anchor is a green sea monster. The design is very symmetrical. Colors include red, teal, blue, green, gold, yellow, black and white.
ProvenanceBefore 2011, acquired by Evelyn H. Lauder (b. 1936 - d. 2011); 2011, given by inheritance to her husband, Leonard A. Lauder, New York, NY; 2013, gift of Lauder to the MFA. (Accession date: June 26, 2013)