HERMES Paris, created in 1937. Rare 'Jeu des Omnibus... Lot 1

HERMES Paris, created in 1937. Rare 'Jeu des Omnibus et Dames Blanches' square Drawing from an antique game board Hermes Sport label. Printed and titled silk, black margin. Edges not rolled but original stitched. 90 x 90 cm In 1937, under the impetus of director Roger Dumas and stylist Lola Prussac, Hermès decided to celebrate its 100th anniversary by launching this new fashion accessory. The first model in the collection was the Carré 'Jeu des Omnibus et Dames Blanches'. Bibliography: Carrés d'Art IV, Dictionnaire illustré des carrés Hermès, Geneviève Fontan, Arfon édition 2021, rep. p. 136. Footnotes: A rare printed and titled silk scarf 'Jeu des Omnibus et Dames Blanches'. In 1937, under the impulse of Roger Dumas, director of the house and Lola Prussac stylist, the Hermès house to celebrate its 100 years decides to launch this new fashion accessory; The first model in the collection is this Carré 'Jeu des Omnibus et Dames Blanches'. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com