Vintage Scarf – Page 4 – cristina buckley

Escape Map Scarves

This scarf has a fascinating history and story. Called an “Escape Map” this scarf is from WWII and was printed in 1944. It is part of a series made by the US government and the AMS (Army Map Service). The government printed maps on cloth for servicemen in the event that they were captured or…
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Blue Buttons – Vintage Scarf

Another great vintage find featuring a charming layout of buttons. On close inspection I discovered the “R” signature or logo cleverly framing a button in the corner. I’ve been doing some research to try to identify the “R” to no avail – if anyone knows the designer of this scarf please let…
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Butterflies and Flowers

This beautiful vintage silk scarf is a recent find from my mother. It was stored away in someone’s attic for years. It has no label or signature so I have no identification on the designer or manufacturer. The colors are so lush and at the same time so soft. The artwork in the butterflies…
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Summer Solstice – Vintage Pucci Scarf

Happy Summer Solstice! This vintage Pucci scarf from my collection feels right for the first day of summer 2016.
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Bill Blass – Vintage Scarf

Bill Blass was the first American designer brand, begun in 1970. Based on the logo this scarf may be from the early 1970’s but the colors seem very 80’s. It is an unusual design – reminds me of children’s wood blocks or a pop art sculpture.
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Chloe – Typography + Fashion

I love anything that celebrates typography and beautiful lettering. This Chloe scarf highlights the alphabet in a lovely loose style. I do not know the date but I am guessing it is from the 1970’s. Look closely to see the angels framing the Chloe logo in the center – I hadn’t noticed them until…
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Purpink Vera

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Daffodils & Hermes

This scarf from Hermes is titled “Jonquilles” (Daffodils) and was a promotional piece for Piaget. It is dated 1999 and it was designed by Philippe Ledoux who created over 90 scarves for Hermes. Ledoux began working with Hermes in the late 1940’s so this piece may have been a reissue or was produced after…
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Ferns – Vintage Patterns by Vera & Liberty of London

I seem to gravitate towards patterns with ferns. I love their graphic silhouette and their delicateness. And since moving to California I am surrounded by them: my studio window looks out onto a garden of lush ferns. This lovely pink pattern is a vintage Liberty of London scarf. It is not your customary Liberty pattern…
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Scheherazade – A Vintage Hermes Scarf

This Hermes scarf is titled “Scheherazade” and was first issued in 1966. The artist was Henri d’Origny who designed over 40 scarves for Hermes. He also designed the first Hermes necktie and one of the house’s signature watches, the “Cape Cod.” Scheherazade was the legendary queen and story-teller of “One Thousand and…
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