Scarf, 1955-1960

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Artifact Overview

Although Stephanie Koretz of Michigan was not in the beatnik subculture, she wore this print headscarf around the house. In the 1950s, the novelty casual wear fad added individualized flair to a wardrobe. Prints might reference current events and trends such as the Space Race, Rock 'n Roll, or, ironically, the anti-consumerist Beat Generation-- beatnik-- Movement.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Scarf (Costume accessory)

Date Made

1955-1960

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Likely made in the United States.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2022.6.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lisa A. Korzetz.

Material

Cotton (Textile)
Felt (Textile)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 0.125 in
Width: 33.25 in
Length: 16.125 in

Inscriptions

on front: POETRY / READING / TO-NITE / 12 MIDNIGHT / TO / 3 A.M. / FOLK / SONGS / EVERY / TUES. / 10 P.M. / POEM / ESPRESSO