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 × 34 7/16 in. (90 × 87.5 cm)
Description
A blue Hermès scarf designed by Kermit Oliver depicting the local flora and fauna of Texas. Against a dark blue background, in the center of the scarf is a large wild turkey surrounded by a wreath of flat, round cactus leaves with birds and flowers interspersed. Within the wreath, below the turkey, is an armadillo, a jaguar, a hare, and a bear. The turkey rests upon fields of yellow flowers, with red hills in the distance. Outside of the wreath, in each corner of the scarf is a small nest depicting various animals seen in their natural habits. At the tip of each corner is a small red star. Connecting the nests is a border around the edge of the scarf, formed by vines and flowers, with a large animal depicted in the center of each one: a mountain lion, a stallion, a longhorn steer, and a coyote. Beneath the wreath along the bottom are two small banners with text that reads "FAUNE ET FLORE DU TEXAS" on the left and "TEXAS WILDLIFE" on the right.
Place made
Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe
Place depicted
Texas, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
scarves (costume accessories)
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
Object number
2016.80
Restrictions & Rights
© Hermès
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd505c89548-65d8-46d4-976e-a930452ed40d

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