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A poetic journey to the origins of the United States. Originally created in 1979 by Françoise de la Perrière, the "Early America" scarf pays tribute to the naive folk art and traditional paper cut-outs of the first American settlers.
The piece we present here is the highly sought-after 1981 special edition. Unlike the first version, this one includes a central medallion depicting "Lady Washington" and "General George Washington". Surrounded by abundant fauna (dogs, bears, blue peacocks and birds) in terracotta and sky-blue tones, the design stands out against a luminous White ground, neatly framed by a beautiful Khaki / Olive Green border. A true page of history printed on silk.
To learn all about the fascinating history of this design, discover our blog article dedicated to Early America.
- Brand: Hermès
- Title: Early America
- Artist: Françoise de la Perrière
- Year of issue: 1981 (Commemorative edition with the Washington couple).
- Palette: Khaki / olive green border, white ground, rust, terracotta and sky-blue details.
- Condition: Very good condition. The silk has kept a lovely suppleness and the hand-rolled hem is intact. Condition note: A stain and a pulled thread, photographed in the last two photos. They are barely visible once the scarf is tied and take nothing away from the beauty of this collector's piece.
- Size: 90 × 90 cm
- Composition: 100% silk twill
- Finish: Hand-rolled hem
- Made in France
- Care label: Present
- Hermès box: Yes
A word from Diane
I have a real crush on this particular 1981 edition. The addition of the Washington couple in the centre gives this scarf a commemorative dimension that fascinates collectors. The khaki, white and rust palette is the height of chic and pairs incredibly well with a trench coat, a brown tweed jacket or a cream knit jumper. A timeless classic that tells a fascinating story.
Note: Authenticated vintage piece. The photos show the actual item and are an integral part of the description.
All our scarves have been carefully inspected by our team and are guaranteed authentic indefinitely.
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