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John Held Jr. American
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John Held, Jr. was a renowned illustrator of early 20th century. This design of a bold, graphic, and stylized background superimposed with charming figures is a classic example of his work. At that time in fashion is was popular to depict social life on textiles.
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Title: Scarf
Artist:
John Held Jr. (American, Salt Lake City, Utah 1889–1958 Belmar, New Jersey)
Date: 1929
Culture: American
Medium: silk
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Albert Ogden in memory of Sheldon Stewart, 1964
Object Number: 2009.300.3841
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