Scarf

John Held Jr.

1929 · silk · Costume Institute

John Held, Jr. was a renowned illustrator of early 20th century. This design of a bold, graphic, and stylized background superimposed with charming figures is a classic example of his work. At that time in fashion is was popular to depict social life on textiles.

Artist

John Held Jr.

Date

1929

Medium

silk

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Albert Ogden in memory of Sheldon Stewart, 1964