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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
U.S. Navy Commemorative Scarf
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

U.S. Navy Commemorative Scarf

Artifact IDMO 1941.10.1.1
Object Type Scarf
Maker (American accessories company, founded 1923)
Date1940
Mediumfabric
Dimensionsoverall H 25 1/2 in x W 26 in (64.8 cm x 66 cm )
Physical DescriptionA red, white, and blue scarf commemorating the U.S. Navy. At the center of the white scarf bordered in red are red and blue silhouette illustrations of fifteen U.S. Navy ships with their names below the images: SALT LAKE CITY, INDIANAPOLIS, ST. LOUIS, MISSISSIPPI, COLORADO, NORTH CAROLINA, ENTERPRISE, RANGER, SIMS, MACDONOUGH, DUNLAP, S 11, SARATOGA, NAUTILUS, and SWORDFISH. In each of the scarf's corners are additional illustrations consisting of the silhouette of three airplanes, the U.S. Navy Naval Aviator insignia, an anchor with rope, and a 16-point compass rose.

A cardstock manufacturer’s tag is attached to one side of the scarf: ECHO ORIGINATIONS.
Historical NoteEdgar C. Hyman, one of the founders of the Echo company, gave this U.S. Navy commemorative scarf to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library in November 1940.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Edgar C. Hyman in 1940.
Credit LineGift of Edgar C. Hyman
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesUnited States Navy Materials (National Archives Identifier 782673)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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