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2022.66.5
Title
Swastika Handkerchief
Date(s)
- undated (Creation)
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1
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Scope and content
Brown handkerchief made from a brown acetate / polyamide mix. Handkerchief has a swastika design in black with gold detailing.
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Label: Acetate 65% / Poliamide 35% / [Washing Instruction Symbols] / Made in Italy
Material: Acetate / Polyamide
Measurements: 49cm [Length]; 44cm [Width]
Details: Black and Gold design
Physical Condition: Some staining
Material: Acetate / Polyamide
Measurements: 49cm [Length]; 44cm [Width]
Details: Black and Gold design
Physical Condition: Some staining
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Note
The boutique which was run by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren at 430 King's Road, London went under a number of names; but traded as Seditionaries between 1976 and 1980. Designs from this period are typically known by the same name.
Note
The use of the swastika remains controversial and a subject of debate.