Opinions on scarf dating?

I always find scarves so hard. This one sadly had a label which has been cut off. Why don't these people think of future vintage hunters?!

The motifs remind me of 50s, but the colours look quite 80s. I *think* it's rayon, but can't be sure as there's nothing to take to do a burn test. Hem is machine-sewn.

Can take more pics if that would be helpful.

 

Can you provide a clear close up photo of the hem? Thanks!

 

Sure, here's both sides of the hem as well as the label remnant.

 

hmm the miniscule bit of label remnant I was able to snip off seems to burn test as rayon? I'd guess that would place it earlier if so?

 

I wouldn't say the scarf is rayon because the label is.

Tell me... what is that design in the upper right of the full scarf photo?

 

Oh no, I thought it was rayon before doing the burn test. It absolutely feels like rayon, but other than the label there is nothing to burn to be sure.

I thought the label being rayon might indicate an earlier date because I assume later labels are usually synthetic?

Do you mean this design?

 

I meant the design in the upper left of the first photo you posted of the whole scarf. I wouldn't use the label's material as a factor, in all honesty. There are other, bigger things to look at first.

 

OK. That design is a small round jewelry box with what looks like a gold necklace draped over it. I have washed the scarf and it's hanging to dry so I'll have to take a picture probably tomorrow.

There are also a couple more minor motifs of what look like jewelled necklaces, which can be seen at the bottom of the full scarf picture.

 

Here is a picture of the design as requested:

 

I am getting a 1980s feel.
I have a similar scarf from the 80s with the same bright colors.

 

I agree that it is most likely 80s.

 

Those saturated jewel tones look early 90s to me 91/92 - there was a big scarf wearing trend at that time too.

 

Ok thanks all!

 

Thanks for the additional answers and photos... I think this is an 80s/90s cusp scarf styled after a 40s/50s cusp design.

 

Thanks for the additional confirmation. A bit of a pity it's not original, but it's still a really pretty scarf.

 

It's original 1980s and very pretty!

 

I guess I should have said "original 40s or 50s" but it is indeed gorgeous. I am slightly tempted to keep it :D

 

I am in the scarves business of all kinds. Can guide in detail about all kinds of scarves and silk square because that is my area is specialization

 

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