Rare Brooke Cadwallader Renaissance Silk Scarf
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Measures 48 x 35”
Vintage Brooke Cadwallader Silk scarf with a scene showing knights on horseback engaging in a joust, with spectators and buildings in the background.
The event appears to be a formal tournament, given the presence of a large crowd and what look like designated jousting lanes.
Such tournaments were popular in medieval and Renaissance Europe, often held as sporting events or celebrations.
Brooke Cadwallader was a prominent American printed textile designer known for his whimsical and historically inspired prints, often featured on scarves and other accessories. The textile in the image, with its detailed historical scene resembling an antique engraving, is consistent with the style of work associated with Brooke Cadwallader.
Brooke Cadwallader (1908–1994) was a notable American designer who specialized in printed textiles during the mid-20th century.
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His work frequently incorporated historical references and often had the appearance of antique engravings, drawing inspiration from sources like tapestries and 19th-century arts and crafts prints.
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Cadwallader's designs were primarily used on scarves, ties, aprons, and other accessories. His scarves, in particular, were well-regarded and are even found in museum collections, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
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