This is a rare silk scarf produced in the 60s for Liberty of London. The original of these scarves, printed on cotton, is in the museum at Lord's cricket ground in London and there is also a copy in the museum of the Melbourne Cricket ground in Australia. The scarf depicts the oldest printed image of 'The Laws of the Game of Cricket' dating from 1744 and also a printed image of the famous Hayman's 'Cricket in Marylebone Fields' in the centre of the scarf. The scarf also appears in the introduction to the respected 'Scarves' book by Nicky Albrechtsen and Fola Solanke, cataloguing noted scarf designs (see photo). The laws are written in cursive script and the laws of the game as written on the scarf, bear little resemblance (we are told!) to the modern game. The scarf is in excellent virtually pristine condition, no marks or stains at all, just creasing from storage over the years. The background is ivory silk with the script and images in pale blue, almost a Wedgewod blue. The scarf was made in Kent for Liberty by Joseph Ware in Cranford.
A gorgeous Liberty silk scarf, in delicate shades of ivory and blue, which is also from a renowned brand and a rare and collectable item. It would be a perfect gift for any lover of cricket, whether player or fan, either to frame and hang on a wall or to wear to a match!
Perfect gift for her (or him).
It is 27" x 26"
A gorgeous Liberty silk scarf, in delicate shades of ivory and blue, which is also from a renowned brand and a rare and collectable item. It would be a perfect gift for any lover of cricket, whether player or fan, either to frame and hang on a wall or to wear to a match!
Perfect gift for her (or him).
It is 27" x 26"