Woman's scarf, "Circus Dot" by Vera, 1975: Museum Object and Cultural History
Woman's scarf, "Circus Dot" by Vera, 1975: date made: 1975. maker: Vera. Object Name: scarf, ladies.
The object in the museum catalogue
Woman's 62% vinal and 38% silk scarf, "Circus Dot" by Vera, 1975. Plain weave, very sheer, crepe-like fabric, trademarked "Verasheer". Printed design of curving bands in pink white, light red and beige with rows of varied-sized circles in contrasting colors. approx. 22" square. Hand-rolled hems. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.
Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.
Materials, dates and provenance
- date made: 1975
- maker: Vera
- Object Name: scarf, ladies
- Physical Description: vinal; silk (overall material)
- Physical Description: plain weave; printed (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements: overall: 22 in x 22 in; 55.88 cm x 55.88 cm
- place made: Japan
- ID Number: 1988.0255.02
- catalog number: 1988.0255.02
- accession number: 1988.0255
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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