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Clothing Accessories
Clothing and Accessories ➔ Scarf
Identifier:
2017.30.6Description:
This artifact is part of a collection of official attire associated with the 500 Festival, donated by David and Nancy Huhn to the Grand Rapids Public Museum.This silk scarf would have been part of an ensemble consisting of a women’s red blazer with the 500 Festival logo on it, a matching silk pocket square, and probably a pair of houndstooth print pants (not included with donation). The pattern on the scarf consists of a racecar silhouette (found also on the blazer’s buttons) repeated in red against a black background, and black against a red background.
The scarf may have been created by/for the Parisian department store, the label of which appears on a matching necktie for the corresponding men’s ensemble.
The 500 Festival is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization founded in 1957 to organize various civic events in the city of Indianapolis leading up to the Indianapolis 500 race. According to the festival’s website, its mission is “to produce life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500 and foster a positive impact on the city of Indianapolis and state of Indiana.” The two largest events are a mini-marathon held in early May, and a parade held the day before the race. Other events have included "Community Day" at the track, a “Kids’ Day,” memorial services, luncheons, the 500 Festival Princess Program (a scholarship pageant) and the annual Snake Pit Ball (a black tie socialite gathering downtown).
David Huhn, a Michigan native and longtime Grand Rapids resident, was a member of the 500 Festival Committee Board of Directors for three years, from 1997 - 1999. He and his wife Nancy acquired this 500 Festival official attire in the course of fulfilling duties associated with the festival’s board membership.
Date:
1998Materials:
SilkDimensions:
22"" h 22"" wCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift of David and Nancy HuhnLinks:
http://www.500festival.com/http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-1779
Related Entities:
Huhn, David and Nancy (donor)David Huhn was a 500 Festival Committee Board Member, 1997-1999. He and his wife Nancy are longtime Grand Rapids residents. Parisian (creator)
Alternate names: Parisian Signature
Department Store
