Hermès Napoléon Silk Scarf Colour_Cream backed with blue and white

backed with blue and white spotty silk

Designed by Henry the d’Origny in 1966 and this appears to be an early edition judging by the copyright mark

With gathered balloon sleeves and visible seam at the back

Detailed with a cable knit

A striking vintage silk scarf from this well-known maker

Hermès Napoléon Silk Scarf Colour_Cream backed with blue and whiteSilk jacquard scarf designed by Philip Ledoux first issued in 1963 and re issued in 1985. The design pays homage to Napoleon Bonaparte and has the symbol of a bee throughout the design. Immaculately clean but showing a few signs of age, the rolled edges have flattened slightly and there is evidence of colour run here and there. Made in France measuring 36 inches square.