Scarf

Unknown

first quarter 20th century · silk · Costume Institute

While the specific origins of this scarf have not been identified, the floral patterning is typical of traditional European folk costume. The subtle gradation of colors is achieved through a skillful combination of weaving and dyeing. The beautiful color palette is evocative of autumn. The scarf was given to the collection by Millicent Rogers, who not only amassed a notable collection of haute couture garments, she also collected folkloric clothing and accessories for her own use.

Artist

Unknown

Date

first quarter 20th century

Medium

silk

Culture

European

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Arturo and Paul Peralta-Ramos, 1955