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Woman's scarf: Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizibeth II
English
1977
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave
Dimensions
Height x width: 34 5/8 x 34 5/8 in. (88 x 88 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2010.1388
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGray silk scarf celebrating the Silver Jubilee (25 years) Celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Printed "E [crown] R," and a central horse drawn carriage surrounded sketchy abstract bouquets of pink, yellow, silver, and green flowers. Right corner is labled "Oliver Messel."
ProvenanceBy 2010, with Leslie Verrinder, Tin Tin Collectables, London; 2010, sold by Verrinder to Frederic Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2010, year-end gift of Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: January 26, 2011)