Woman's scarf, "Betsy Ross" by Vera, 1975

Description:

Woman's scarf, "Betsy Ross" by Vera, 1975. 100% Cotton; Sheer plain weave. Printed flag-like pattern of stars and stripes, but not in US flag colorway: various sized white stars on a field of brown, next to white stripes on orange. 1/2" orange and 3/8" brown border stripes. 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: 1988.0255.19Catalog Number: 1988.0255.19Accession Number: 1988.0255

Object Name: scarf, ladies

Physical Description: cotton (overall material)plain 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/ng49ca746a9-6c89-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1098908

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