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
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.
Object number2015.38.4
Inscribed"For Georgette / Rena George / 17 Brookside Boulevard" and signed by the artist "Bernd"NotesThe image for the portraits was on a Christmas card.On View
Not on view
