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Synthetic fur scarf

Front view of a synthetic fur scarf showing the scarf draped over one shoulder of a mannequin. Front view of a synthetic fur scarf showing the scarf draped over both shoulders of a mannequin. Front view of a synthetic fur scarf showing the scarf fastened around the neck of a mannequin. Close view of a synthetic fur scarf showing the nature of the fake fur. Underside view of a synthetic fur scarf showing the polyester lining. Close view of a synthetic fur scarf showing the lablel.
Front view of a synthetic fur scarf showing the scarf draped over one shoulder of a mannequin. Front view of a synthetic fur scarf showing the scarf draped over both shoulders of a mannequin. Front view of a synthetic fur scarf showing the scarf fastened around the neck of a mannequin. Close view of a synthetic fur scarf showing the nature of the fake fur. Underside view of a synthetic fur scarf showing the polyester lining. Close view of a synthetic fur scarf showing the lablel.

Classification

Description

A faux fur scarf with chocolate-coloured polyester lining. The scarf can be secured around the neck by threading one end through a slit in the other. Polymeric fibres have been used to imitatate real fur since the late 1920s but technological improvements, along with the introduction of acrylic, provided a better quality replacement from the mid 1950s. Pile fabrics (fake fur) typically consist of synthetic fibres attached to a backing fabric, usually woven or tufted, in an automated process. In this example, the regular rows of pile can be clearly seen.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Debenhams

Object number

AIBDC : 005095

Date

2005

Country

China

Method

extruded
fibres including fur
spun
threads
stitched
construction

Material

textile
plastic
synthetic fur
acrylic (fibres) outer pile
PAN
polyacrylonitrile
polyester lining and back
Dimensions
Width
170mm
Length
960mm

Colour

brown
grey