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W.E.F. Britten Hygeia silk scarf

£150 £90

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Details

This striking scarf depicts a painting taken directly from one of the soffit decorations painted by William Edward Frank Britten (1848–1916), which can be found in the Leighton corridor at the V&A Museum. Look up to the ceiling, and you will see her; Hygeia, goddess of health, sailing in her draperies accompanied by the serpent Wisdom. 

 

Created exclusively for the V&A. Made in the UK.

Author/Artist/Designer

William Edward Frank Britten

Dimensions

180cm x 80cm

Composition

100% Silk Chiffon (dry clean only)

Colour

Brown

Product code

165056

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