Designed by
Arthur McGee, American, 1933 - 2019
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
cotton
Dimensions
H x W (flat): 5 × 126 in. (12.7 × 320 cm)
Description
Pewter and copper glazed twill cotton scarf designed by Arthur McGee. The scarf may be designed as a head wrap, neck wrap, or a waist sash. It has angled ends with the center portion made from the copper and the outer portions made from the pewter. It is double sided. The glazed cotton has an iridescent and metallic quality. There are no labels.
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
scarves (costume accessories)
Topic
Clothing and dress
Design
Fashion
Fashion design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
Object number
2007.3.71.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58e880adc-3851-45a2-b94e-19ab3419b867

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