Vintage Jacqmar Silk Scarf

[WorthDarben]

I am trying to date my grandmothers Jacqmar silk scarf. I haven’t seen this particular pattern anywhere so I am quite interested in which decade it was made. I have a feeling it’s the 1950s as it features air travel. If any one has an idea I would be grateful to hear. Many thanks.

 

[denisebrain]

How delightful! I love the scarf poking out of the suitcase!

I'm not an expert, but the look and theme, encouraging travel, may date it to late 40s.

 

[BonniesVintageClothesLine]

It's a great scarf and when you lightly press it you will see the lovely print design so much better. It's a wonderful family treasure that you are lucky to have! I agree with Maggie on the dating.

 

[Midge]

Fabulous scarf, and interesting the destinations around the world it shows!

I would say it's post-WWII and before the jet age really got going, or I think the drawing would show a jet. First commercial jets flew in the early 50s, but it took a moment til they were successful and took over, especially on longhaul routes, or large piston engine types like the Super Constellation would not have been around in the 50s. I'm not sure what kind of aircraft it is, as it has four engines but stands cantilevered, so it's neither a DC-4 nor a DC-3. Possibly a British type, what I found on searching is the Avro Tudor, which would fit the bill. It was based on a WWII bomber plane type and the airliner was only built from 1945-49. As far as I know there are not many types of airliners with four piston engines that stood cantilevered. The DC-4 and the Lockheed Electra which were well-known and successful had a full undercarriage. Maybe it's also just a fantasy aircraft type... but airliners with a cantilevered undercarriage were certainly on the way out as the 50s progressed. Sorry, plane nerd talking here

 

[morning-glorious]

It looks to me a little like a WWII B-17 (my father flew on B-17s and B-24s). I'd agree with late 40s for the graphics.

 

[Midge]

You are right, Jen. I had a look, the B-17 was based on the civilian Boeing 307 Stratoliner which was first put in service in 1940. That would also still fit the time frame of being in use in the later 40s and being inspiration for the artist.