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Scarf, worn by Ella Fitgerald

Object Details

Description
Made of red-dyed silk. This scarf was from the ensemble worn by jazz vocalist, Ella Fitzgerald, in an American Express Card advertisement, photographed by Annie Liebovitz.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
wearer
Fitzgerald, Ella
Credit Line
Fitzgerald 1989 Trust (through Richard D. Rosman)
Physical Description
silk (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 30 1/2 in x 31 7/8 in x 1/16 in; 77.47 cm x 80.9625 cm x .15875 cm
Object Name
scarf
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