- Designed by
- Oliver, Kermit, American, born 1943
- Manufactured by
- Hermès International S.A., French, founded 1837
- Date
- 1986
- Medium
- silk (textile)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 35 7/16 × 35 7/16 in. (90 × 90 cm)
- Description
- This is a black, brown, and yellow Hermès scarf designed by Kermit Oliver depicting the local flora and fauna of Texas. In the middle of the scarf is a large turkey surrounded in a circle by cactus leaves with animals interspersed. In each corner is a small circle, like a stylized nest, with different animals seen in their natural habits. Along the bottom of the central circle is a small banner with text that reads "FAUNE ET FLORE DU TEXAS/ TEXAS WILDLIFE." The scarf background is black with a light gray border.
- Place made
- Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe
- Place depicted
- Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Topic
- American West
- Art
- Clothing and dress
- Design
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Nature
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Hermès Soie et Textiles
- Object number
- 2016.106.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Hermès 2016
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




