Hand-painted scarf
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Georgette Auerbach
(1916 - 2004)
SubjectPortrait of
Rena Beatrice Koopman
(American, born 1945)
SubjectPortrait of
George Auerbach Koopman
(American, 1944 - 1989)
Datecirca 1946
Mediumrayon, fabric dye
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: (Height) 34 x (Width) 33in. (86.4 x 83.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Rena Koopman
Object number2015.38.4
DescriptionSquare pink scarf with the center dyed to represent Georgette Koopman's two children, Rena and George. Floral border on the left of the image of the children and a pastoral scene on the right. Georgette's name in script appears in a banner at the top of the center medallion while at the bottom is written 17 Brookside Boulevard. The rolled hems are hand sewn.
NotesThe image for the portraits was on a Christmas card.Status
Not on view
2007 June 7
George S. Auerbach