1951, England

1951, England

Identifier
2011.2302
Transfer of custody
MFA Boston
Acquisition
By 2011, Leslie Verrinder of TinTin Collectibles, London; 2011, sold by TinTin Collectibles to Jean and Frederic Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2011, year-end gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: January 25, 2012) / Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Collection
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
73.7 cm (height)
76.2 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

Rayon commemorative scarf features, radiating out from the center, a cardinal directions compass with helmeted head and string of banners in a roundel of yellow, blue loosely sketched clouds, structures from the festival, light blue-turquoise border. "Festival of Britain 1951" rounds the compass in cursive. Four of the structures are named in the scarf's corners, reading: "Shot Tower", "Sky Pointer", Royal Festival Hall", and "Pavillion 1851". Besides yellow, blue and red are used sparingly. No label.