Square red fabric. At the center is an octagonal shape. Inside are a series of flower petals. Outside of the octagon are larger flower petals. Forming a square a perimeter around the fabric are large teardrop shaps of various sizes. Inside each teardrop are smaller flowers. On either side of the teardrops or small darts.

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Object Timeline

1930	Work on this object began.
1950	Work on this object ended.
1986	We acquired this object.
2013	We photographed this object. We photographed this object.
2014	We photographed this object. We photographed this object.
2015	We photographed this object. We photographed this object.
2019	We exhibited this object.
2024	You found it!

Bandana (USA)

This is a Bandana. It was manufactured by Elephant Brand. It is dated 1930–50 and we acquired it in 1986. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed and discharge printed by engraved roller on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Penelope McCain. It is credited Gift of Penelope McCain.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 60.3 x 52.1 cm (23 3/4 x 20 1/2 in.) H x W (b): 60.3 x 53.3 cm (23 3/4 x 21 in.)

It is inscribed

FAST COLOR 100% COTTON

Cite this object as

Bandana (USA); Manufactured by Elephant Brand; cotton; H x W (a): 60.3 x 52.1 cm (23 3/4 x 20 1/2 in.) H x W (b): 60.3 x 53.3 cm (23 3/4 x 21 in.); Gift of Penelope McCain; 1986-40-21-a,b

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Paisley.

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2Drjr/
Accession Number 1986-40-21-a,b
Object ID 18620809