Woman's scarf, "Mayflower" by Vera, 1975

Description:

Woman's scarf, "Mayflower" by Vera, 1975. 100% Polyester. Medium weight twill weave; Printed pattern of two views of the Pilgrim's ship, the " Mayflower'", from side and above in line drawing style; black outline on white ground with 5/8" yellow border. Note: Same pattern but on larger scale was copyrighted Jan. 29, 1958 (on silk crepe). Approx. 26" square. Machine hemmed. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.

Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.

Date Made: 1975

Maker: Vera

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Japan

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0255.15Catalog Number: 1988.0255.15Accession Number: 1988.0255

Object Name: scarf, ladies

Physical Description: polyester (overall material)twill weave; printed (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 26 in x 26 in; 66.04 cm x 66.04 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-8dec-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1098904

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