Scarf

1950-1960

Print

Description

Square fine cotton scarf. Green background with images and English name of various items that may be purchased by a migrant. Such as chicken, salt, pepper and glass of beer. It could be used as an aid to learning English.

Inscription

Around the outside edge of the scarf: 'PLEASE LET ME HAVE... / 'PLEASE BRING ME ...' Printed above the items displayed: 'MI DIA PER FAVORE.... HAGA EL FAVOR DE DARME.... BITTE BRINGEN SIE MIR.... APPORTEZ-MOI S.V.P.... MI PORTI POR FAVORE.... HAGA EL FAVOR DE TRAERME.... GEBEN SIE MIR BITTE.... DONNEZ-MOI S.V.P....' In the centre: 'DICTIONAIRE' In the lower right corner: 'COPYRIGHT RESERVED'

Accession number

ARM 13.910

Classification

Textile

Dimensions

455 x 445mm