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ENTERTAINMENT
OPERA, BALLET, NIGHT CLUBS, STAGE & SCREEN, MUSIC HALL, MUSIC,
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A
ndy
Warhol - Two gorgeous and fascinating silk scarves from the Warhol Foundation -
one of course
depicts the unforgettable Marilyn Monroe whereas the other scarf would appeal to a shoe fanatic as it depicts various types of ladies shoes, both are
signed and have hand rolled edges.
FAMOUS
COMPOSERS & ARTISTS - Super vintage silk scarf which features different
composers and artists - c1960s, American.
DEGAS
- BALLERINAS - signed Spadem -Paris This lovely hard to find
and very collectable
vintage hand rolled silk twill scarf has wonderful
graphics showing a painting by Degas, made in France, ballerina scarves ( and
powder compacts also) were
very popular in the 1950s as were scarves depicting poodle dogs. Ballerina
scarves are now becoming increasingly difficult to find and are snapped up
very quickly when they do come up for sale due to their popularity with Ballet
memorabilia collectors.
CANNES
FILM FESTIVAL - FRANCE- Vintage rayon scarf depicting newsprint relating to the
Cannes film festival in the south of France. Cute graphics showing circus
characters.
1964
-GAY
TIMES AT CHURCHILLS' CLUB - BOND STREET - LONDON. This nostalgic and
rare quality silk twill scarf was designed by the Scots cartoonist Arthur Ferrier
and is truly outstanding. The graphics say it all - men and
women in evening dress, pure glamour and sophistication, so very different to
the ubiquitous trainers and casual wear that is everywhere these
days. The high
kicking showgirls, top hats and champagne give an insight into an era long gone
when only the rich could afford to indulge in such luxuries. This
wonderful scarf was made at the LIBERTY
MERTON PRINT WORKS
in 1964 -Merton is situated on the banks
of the River Wandle in Surrey. Merton of course is famous for its
connection with WILLIAM MORRIS
renowned for his stained glass. Printing and weaving was also carried out
at Merton, a Tapestry works also existed there. Merton was purchased by
Liberty in 1904,
production ceased in 1972, the premises however were then used
by other companies until its closure in 1982.
LITTLE
WOMEN -MOVIE - 1949 - This rare silk scarf commemorates the film Little
Women and features a very young Elizabeth Taylor and other stars from that era.
A cross collectable with those who collect film memorabilia. I obtained this
scarf from a lady who had once worked for MGM studios.
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE - COVENT GARDEN -
signed HARDY AMIES - Very rare and sought after 1950s rolled edge
silk scarf depicting programmes from the royal Opera. Two of the programmes are
signed Joan Sutherland and Maria Callas. Another cross collectable with both
opera and ballet
fans, due to its rarity and collector appeal this scarf would command a very
price.
ROYAL
OPERA HOUSE - COVENT GARDEN - HARDY AMIES - Romeo and Juliet - Margot
Fonteyne and Rudolph Nureyev. This very rare
silk twill scarf commemorates the 1st performance World Premier of Romeo and Juliet at the
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
by the ROYAL BALLET and is dated Tuesday 9th
February 1965, as ballet scarves go this one is the creme de la creme and highly
collectable due to its appeal with ballet enthusiasts thus commanding a very
high price. The scarf is not only
signed Hardy Amies but also by the artists themselves.
21
CLUB - NEW YORK - Super silk rolled edge collectors scarf featuring the famous
Jack and Charlies' 21 club, each scarf is numbered and has the Jockey logo and
also features the famous railings associated with the building. 21 club
has a huge following amongst scarf collectors.
ROCK
N' ROLL SCARF - c1950s - The graphics on this fantastic scarf show many
different names relating to the 50s such as Rebel without a cause, Dragnet,
Blackboard Jungle, Beat the Clock, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Bobby socks. Very
colourful.
THIRKELL
OF BOND STREET-LONDON. The graphics on this super rare rayon vintage scarf
are brilliant. Various music hall and stage artists dating back to the 30s
and 40s are featured in the design including Noel Coward, Arthur Askey,
Beatrice Lillie and Tessie O'Shea to name but a few.
GRACE
KELLY - This fine silk delicate scarf is a gentle reminder of the Hollywood star
Grace Kelly, the scarf has Monte Carlo printed around the edge of the
design which has very subdued colouring - this scarf is quite rare in as much
that it has the initial 'G' on one corner.
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