Ann Hand "American Eagle" Framed Silk Scarf

This is a coveted, patriotic silk scarf, issued by American designer Ann Hand. The silk scarf was issued in a deep navy and gold colorway. At center is an artistic interpretation of the Great Seal of the United States. The Great Seal is set in a golden sunburst ring, bordered by gold floral branches, Ann Hand’s trademark "AH" circles with three tassels, and a square golden rope border. At each corner is an encircled golden eagle atop an orb.  The eagle motif has been widely used throughout our nation's history, most notably as part of our Great Seal. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was prominent. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States depicting a bald eagle grasping 13 arrows and an olive branch with its talons.  In the eagle’s beak is a waving ribbon, printed with "E Pluribus Unum." The Latin phrase "E Plu