Manufactured by
Unidentified
Worn by
Dr. Gray, Calonie, American
Subject of
Women's March, American, founded 2017
Date
2010s
Medium
dye on silk (textile)
Dimensions
H x W: 10 13/16 × 52 1/16 in. (27.4 × 132.2 cm)
Description
A long, rectangular silk patterned scarf worn as a headband during the Women's March on Washington by Dr. Calonie Gray. The scarf has red, aqua, white, and purple decorative floral and scroll design elements against a grey background. The pattern continues on the back. The seams are machine stitched.
Place used
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Jewelry and Adornment
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
scarves (costume accessories)
Topic
Activism
Clothing and dress
Feminism
Local and regional
Politics
U.S. History, 2001-
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Calonie Gray
Object number
2017.96.4
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd585302c72-0335-46cd-9483-5b13aa12c517

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