Vintage Seekers present a rare 1948 London Olympic Games commemoration scarf by Arnold Lever

Notable designer Arnold Lever created this rare and distinctive silk crepe scarf to commemorate the 1948 London Olympics. Available from Vintage Seekers, this beautifully preserved scarf is a perfect example of a rare, vintage collectable.
 
Aug. 8, 2012 - PRLog -- Vintage Seekers are delighted to present this incredibly rare Arnold Lever silk scarf made to commemorate the 1948 London Olympic games.

The rare, vintage scarf was designed in 1948 by Arnold Lever, who famously produced silk scarves emblazoned with British wartime propaganda. Made for Harrods of Knightsbridge as one of fewer than 500, this vintage silk crepe scarf demonstrates Lever’s typical use of expressive lines and dynamic colour. Five brightly coloured, overlapping circles symbolise the classic Olympic rings. Lever completed the design on the evening of the 1948 Olympics closing ceremony; it was manufactured overnight and put on sale the following day. Part of the design incorporates the names, disciplines and countries of all the competing finalists from the 1948 Olympic games, including that of Ottavio Missoni, who recently purchased one of these few coveted scarves. As well as qualifying for the final of the 400-metre hurdles race and designing the Italian team’s outfits, Missoni remembers the occasion for his first meeting with his wife Rosita, with whom he co-founded the renowned fashion house. Another of the scarves was displayed earlier this year in the Boston Museum of Fine Art as part of the Beauty as Duty exhibition that explored post-war British fashion. This vintage scarf has been preserved in excellent condition and is offered for sale professionally framed and glazed.

This scarf epitomises the distinctive selection of memorabilia offered at Vintage Seekers. It taps into the classic vintage style of Britain in the 1940s when austerity was a vital aspect of daily life and women would add a touch of flair to their look by using a head or neck scarf.

As one of a limited number of commemorative scarves, this vintage find celebrates a politically significant Olympics after the two previous games has been cancelled as a result of the war. Being 64 years since the last games in London, the highly collectable scarf holds a particularly special value this year. The rare vintage scarf also represents an iconic moment in fashion history. It will be a truly unique addition for someone with an interest in Olympic merchandise or as part of an exceptional vintage fashion collection.

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