Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Scarf:
Title
Scarf:
Object name
Kerchief
Date
1939
Medium
Rayon
Dimensions
Overall: 18 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. ( 47 x 52.1 cm )
Description
Rayon printed kerchief with center star surrounded by a ring of stars and four images of transportation: a car, train, airplane, and steamer; in corners medallions with image of Golden Gate Bridge, with vignettes of the exhibits of the Golden Gate Exposition of 1939 between; printed in pink, navy, purple, and green on a white ground.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ellen Oakley
Object Number
1941.294
Marks
printed: in center: "SAN FRANSISCO/ GOLDEN GATE/ INTERNATIONAL/ WORLDS FAIR/ TREASURE ISLE"
printed: in medallions: "GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
