Vintage Paris Market Scene Headscarf
Offered here is a vintage headscarf decorated with a Paris market scene. The square design is printed in a bright palette of red, blue, yellow, green and grey on a white ground. Its scalloped border is framed by a fine decorative edging.
The printed scene is busy and illustrative, with a range of market and street vignettes. These include a striped awning, a red and green cart, a sweet cart labelled “GLACES”, a striped umbrella, flower stalls and a figure walking beside a donkey. Clusters of balloons, bicycles and bunches of fruit and flowers add to the composition. Lettering reading “PARIS MA…” appears in one corner, linking the design to its Parisian theme.
Condition and Collectability
The headscarf is presented flat and appears clean, with its scalloped border clearly defined. The printed colours are bold and clear across the design. Vintage printed headscarves of this kind are popular with collectors of mid-century textiles, and this example would suit those who value a lively, pictorial Paris theme for display or for wear.
