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#5,071
rubysoma said:
I'm starting to get into the silky side... but I love a good mystery and story. This is what I was able to sleuth up regarding the initials. Makes me want to take a closer look at my few silky items for these cute little touches:

"The most famous producers of French paperweights are Saint-Louis and Baccarat. In honour of the House of Saint-Louis, the initials SL in blue appear on the end of a cane depicted in the top right corner of the scarf. The initial B for Baccarat appears in the top left corner."



This information came from an ebay listing of the same scarf design, but they mention a lot of other details:

This design by Cathy Latham for the House of Hermes, is called "Sulfures et Presse-Papiers" which translates as "Sulfides* [glass] and Paperweights." It was produced at the request of the late Paul Jokelson, founder of the Paperweight Collectors Association, and depicts some paperweights from his collection, as well as various canes used in their production and for making others of similar types.
*A "sulfide" is the name given to a small glass object, such as a toy marble, that has had a figure or other symbol embedded inside.
The original edition of this Hermes scarf appeared in 1979. The design, including just parts of it, has since been used from 2002 onwards for scarves of various sizes and shapes.

Symbolism
The most famous producers of French paperweights are Saint-Louis and Baccarat. In honour of the House of Saint-Louis, the initials SL in blue appear on the end of a cane depicted in the top right corner of the scarf. The initial B for Baccarat appears in the top left corner.
The complex arrangement of glass objects in the centre is magnificent, so we need to take time to focus on each one.
The dark circular band surrounding the centre sets off each of the 18 or so paperweights. Clever white blurs are used to show light striking curved glass.
Many motifs relate to seasonal occurences such as specific flowers associated with certain months of the year, and Christian feasts and holidays such as that of Saint-Patrick and Easter.
Stars, five- and 6-pointed, mostly outlined in red or blue, also feature.
A number of sulfides depict animals (usually shown in blue or grey). I noticed an elephant, horse, emu, and rooster. I think there is a monkey hiding somewhere in there, too.
The striped white waves decorating much of the light gold background represent the complex ribbons of fine parallel lines [Ital: latticino] for which some of the best art glass is famous.

http://www.ebay.it/itm/Hermes-1979-SULFURES-36-inch-square-chocolate-brown-n-butter-cream-silk-twill-/271823000292

I wonder how they became so knowledgeable. Would love to pick their brains about all scarf items!!!!
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Wow! Thank you so much ! I love finding out about the stories and symbolism in my scarves!
 
#5,072
scarf1 said:
My newest Mousseline. Sulfures in GM size. Think it is from 2009.
From what I have discovered, this design was originally released in 1979 in 90 silk.
These are "paper -weights"
It was re-released in 2002/2003? in pocket square, 90cm Mousseline, and as Sulfures et Presse-Papiers II (detail) in 90 silk twill.

Any additional info on this would be welcome. I believe the designer is Caty Latham.
I did find a "C", a "SL" and a "B" on the design. Any insight is welcome!!
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Congrats, scarf! It's a real gem! I believe our dear lanit is your twin.
 
#5,073
an oldie but goodie - Bolduc mousseline stole - Happy mousse day everyone!

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#5,074
Pocketbook Pup said:
Yay!!! I found the mousseline thread. I posted on the sotd thread but at Croisette's encouragement I am posting here too. I'll have fun reading through this thread tonight. This is my first mousseline- jardin anglais 140 in blue violet vert. With my Colvert Kelly. I must have more mousselines in my life. They are so wonderful.

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As stunning on you as on your wonderful K!!! Thanks for sharing! :hbeat:
 
#5,075
scarf1 said:
My newest Mousseline. Sulfures in GM size. Think it is from 2009.
From what I have discovered, this design was originally released in 1979 in 90 silk.
These are "paper -weights"
It was re-released in 2002/2003? in pocket square, 90cm Mousseline, and as Sulfures et Presse-Papiers II (detail) in 90 silk twill.

Any additional info on this would be welcome. I believe the designer is Caty Latham.
I did find a "C", a "SL" and a "B" on the design. Any insight is welcome!!
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Beautiful mousse and story!!!! Just love this!! :loveeyes: Thank you, dear scarf1!
 
#5,077
scarf1 said:
My newest Mousseline. Sulfures in GM size. Think it is from 2009.
From what I have discovered, this design was originally released in 1979 in 90 silk.
These are "paper -weights"
It was re-released in 2002/2003? in pocket square, 90cm Mousseline, and as Sulfures et Presse-Papiers II (detail) in 90 silk twill.

Any additional info on this would be welcome. I believe the designer is Caty Latham.
I did find a "C", a "SL" and a "B" on the design. Any insight is welcome!!
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I love this design - what a beautiful mousse you have! I have a pink 90 cm twill. A collector friend had one and I lost my mind for it and searched for a long time to get it. The design was done for a paperweight collector group in limited numbers - I think 250. IIRC, each of the twills has a number on it - as in "x" of 250. But I would have to hunt mine down to confirm that. None of my other limited editions have the numbers like that.

Enjoy your lovely new scarf. I adore the GM mousselines - where I live we can wear them pretty much year around -yay!!
 
#5,080
Croisette7 said:
Congrats, scarf! It's a real gem! I believe our dear lanit is your twin.
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Sammy Royal said:
Beautiful mousse and story!!!! Just love this!! :loveeyes: Thank you, dear scarf1!
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Luvbolide said:
I love this design - what a beautiful mousse you have! I have a pink 90 cm twill. A collector friend had one and I lost my mind for it and searched for a long time to get it. The design was done for a paperweight collector group in limited numbers - I think 250. IIRC, each of the twills has a number on it - as in "x" of 250. But I would have to hunt mine down to confirm that. None of my other limited editions have the numbers like that.

Enjoy your lovely new scarf. I adore the GM mousselines - where I live we can wear them pretty much year around -yay!!
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thanks for all the kind comments!
yes, luvbolide, I hope to wear mousses most/ all of the year here too! I got my first one in April and am totally hooked.
 
#5,081
scarf1 said:
My newest Mousseline. Sulfures in GM size. Think it is from 2009.
From what I have discovered, this design was originally released in 1979 in 90 silk.
These are "paper -weights"
It was re-released in 2002/2003? in pocket square, 90cm Mousseline, and as Sulfures et Presse-Papiers II (detail) in 90 silk twill.

Any additional info on this would be welcome. I believe the designer is Caty Latham.
I did find a "C", a "SL" and a "B" on the design. Any insight is welcome!!
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rubysoma said:
I'm starting to get into the silky side... but I love a good mystery and story. This is what I was able to sleuth up regarding the initials. Makes me want to take a closer look at my few silky items for these cute little touches:

"The most famous producers of French paperweights are Saint-Louis and Baccarat. In honour of the House of Saint-Louis, the initials SL in blue appear on the end of a cane depicted in the top right corner of the scarf. The initial B for Baccarat appears in the top left corner."



This information came from an ebay listing of the same scarf design, but they mention a lot of other details:

This design by Cathy Latham for the House of Hermes, is called "Sulfures et Presse-Papiers" which translates as "Sulfides* [glass] and Paperweights." It was produced at the request of the late Paul Jokelson, founder of the Paperweight Collectors Association, and depicts some paperweights from his collection, as well as various canes used in their production and for making others of similar types.
*A "sulfide" is the name given to a small glass object, such as a toy marble, that has had a figure or other symbol embedded inside.
The original edition of this Hermes scarf appeared in 1979. The design, including just parts of it, has since been used from 2002 onwards for scarves of various sizes and shapes.

Symbolism
The most famous producers of French paperweights are Saint-Louis and Baccarat. In honour of the House of Saint-Louis, the initials SL in blue appear on the end of a cane depicted in the top right corner of the scarf. The initial B for Baccarat appears in the top left corner.
The complex arrangement of glass objects in the centre is magnificent, so we need to take time to focus on each one.
The dark circular band surrounding the centre sets off each of the 18 or so paperweights. Clever white blurs are used to show light striking curved glass.
Many motifs relate to seasonal occurences such as specific flowers associated with certain months of the year, and Christian feasts and holidays such as that of Saint-Patrick and Easter.
Stars, five- and 6-pointed, mostly outlined in red or blue, also feature.
A number of sulfides depict animals (usually shown in blue or grey). I noticed an elephant, horse, emu, and rooster. I think there is a monkey hiding somewhere in there, too.
The striped white waves decorating much of the light gold background represent the complex ribbons of fine parallel lines [Ital: latticino] for which some of the best art glass is famous.

http://www.ebay.it/itm/Hermes-1979-SULFURES-36-inch-square-chocolate-brown-n-butter-cream-silk-twill-/271823000292
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A beautiful scarf and an interesting story behind it!
 
#5,082
Sammy Royal said:
Gorgeous as always, dear lanit!! Stunning pairing with your cloud of a blouse... :cloud9:
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Luvbolide said:
I love this design - what a beautiful mousse you have! I have a pink 90 cm twill. A collector friend had one and I lost my mind for it and searched for a long time to get it. The design was done for a paperweight collector group in limited numbers - I think 250. IIRC, each of the twills has a number on it - as in "x" of 250. But I would have to hunt mine down to confirm that. None of my other limited editions have the numbers like that.

Enjoy your lovely new scarf. I adore the GM mousselines - where I live we can wear them pretty much year around -yay!!
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scarf1 said:
Beautiful! So elegant! Love that blouse too!
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Thank you dear Sammy, luvbolide, and scarf1. The Boluc has been waiting it's turn patiently for a blouse to come along that was worthy of its graphic contrast. :D My most recent sale mousse from France arrived at long last to be enjoyed two years after its issue. Thanks to my inspiring twins chinch and chestnutty.


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#5,083
lanit said:
Thank you dear Sammy, luvbolide, and scarf1. The Boluc has been waiting it's turn patiently for a blouse to come along that was worthy of its graphic contrast. My most recent sale mousse from France arrived at long last to be enjoyed two years after its issue. Thanks to my inspiring twins chinch and chestnutty.
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yay twins! sooo pretty on you ... did you get the blue one too?
 
#5,084
Pocketbook Pup said:
Yay!!! I found the mousseline thread. I posted on the sotd thread but at Croisette's encouragement I am posting here too. I'll have fun reading through this thread tonight. This is my first mousseline- jardin anglais 140 in blue violet vert. With my Colvert Kelly. I must have more mousselines in my life. They are so wonderful.

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I am your mousse twin!! I have yet to snap a pic of mine though - love this!!
 
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