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Woman's scarf
Designed for: Gucci (Italian (founded in 1921 in Florence))
Designed by: Vittorio Accornero de Testa (Italian, 1896–1982)
Designed by: Vittorio Accornero de Testa (Italian, 1896–1982)
Italian
late 20th century
Object Place: Florence, Italy
Medium/Technique
Silk twill weave; printed
Dimensions
Height x width: 34 x 34 in. (86.36 x 86.36 cm)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number2008.1461
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCeremonial artifacts
DescriptionSquare scarf with a 3" golden border. Central panel with a central bouquet of yellow, red, purple and blue blossoms, acorns, brown, golden and green leaves and stems surrounded by eight scenes with green, red, brown and yellow mushrooms, snail, bird, lizard, salamander, snake, frog, grasshopper and various other insects and flowers. Corner medallion "Gucci" and within design (near green snake) "V. Accornero"
ProvenanceBefore 2008, purchased by donor, Chestnut Hill, MA; gift to the MFA (December 17, 2008).