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Scarf: New York Public Library

Scarf: New York Public Library
Title
Scarf: New York Public Library
Object name 
Kerchief (trial proof)
Date 
1940
Related People 
Artist/Maker: M. Eaton & Co. Inc., Textile Print Works
Medium 
Linen
Dimensions 
Overall: 13 x 13 1/4 in. ( 33 x 33.7 cm )
Description 
Linen printed kerchief with an image of the New York Public Library printed in navy, blue, and purple ink on a white ground.
Credit Line 
Gift of M. Eaton & Co.
Object Number 
1941.774
Marks 
printed: lower right corner: "PUBLIC LIBRARY/ 5TH AVENUE N.Y.C."
Gallery Label 
The Society owns two original working cartoons for this kerchief.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.