Lot 176

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Eisenberg Original floral "Mirror Mirror on the Wall" scarf in blues and purple scarf signed RBW, c. 1940s, with original 1945 "Colossal Scarfs" advertisement.
Scarf is shown on page 124, figure 5.11 from "Eisenberg Originals, The Golden Years of Fashion Jewelry, and Fragrance, 1920s-1950s" by Sharon G. Schwartz. Scarf was designed by Rene-Bouet Willaumez. Includes advertisement is shown on page 125, figure 5.14, stating "Colossal Scarves Magnificent in color and size, spun and woven by Ponema and executed by Combier-Chauvin." Designed by French born Count Bouet-Williams, born in 1900. He began working with Vogue in 1929. Beginning in 1945, Eisenberg started to mention scarves in its advertised product lists, and they were given their own category. Despite the attention, there is no indication that scarves were offered for more than a few years.
37" x 34" (scarf)

    Dimensions:
  • 37" x 34" (scarf)

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September 12, 2020 11:00 AM EDT
Indianapolis, IN, US

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