Vintage silk scarf with French poetry, 50s midcentury cheapest scarf in rust yellow, Charles D'Orleans spring poem, French literature, novelty print

This lovely vintage silk scarf features a classic poem from 15th-century France.

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» Dimensions: 32 inches by 32 inches — not quite perfectly square.
» Silk fabric is light, filmy, and a little sheer with a slight sheen. Drapes nicely.
» Yellow border with illustrations in rust, peach, green, black, and extremely light blue.
» Estimated era: 1950s.
» Featured book is titled “Poemes par Charles D'Orleans” — “Poems by Charles D'Orleans,” a 15th-century nobleman who today is remembered for his poetry.
» The three verses of a work called “French Spring Poem” are portrayed on three different “pages” in the design.
» Here's a translation of the first verse, with credit and thanks to frenchtoday.com:

“The season removed his coat
“Of wind, cold, and rain.
“And put on embroidery,
“Gleaming sunshine, bright and beautiful.”

* * C O N D I T I O N * *

» Good vintage condition with light wear throughout.
» One corner of hem is starting to come undone.
» Gently used with very minor soiling here and there — may be visible under a bright light.

» While we do our best to examine cheapest every item carefully, it's always possible that we could have overlooked something.
Please remember that this charming vintage scarf is pre-loved!

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