1789 Liberté Égalité Fraternité
This scarf was designed by Joachim Metz for Hermès in 1989 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Republic of France.
On the right the Déclaration des Droits de l'Homme et du Citoyen is being written. The figure is Marianne, a symbol of the République, who represents liberty, freedom, brotherhood.
These are the Rights of Man and the People.
Here's a contemporary painting showing the rights. These became important in the history of the United States.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizens was set by France's National Constituent Assembly in 1789, and 200 years later, this scarf was designed to commemorate the event.
The Declaration was written by Abbé Sieyès, and the Marquis de Lafayette, with help from Thomas Jefferson. Many of the rights in this declaration will be found in the United States Constitution and its amendments, especially the Bill of Rights.
On the left, Marianne holds the scales of justice:
The top of the scarf (shown here upside down) says "République Française".
The scarf is identified as Hermès in one corner.
The care tag is still attached.
Joachim Metz, the artist, is identified on the red/white/blue ribbon.
The Hermès copyright is written vertically on the end of this bundle.
This is a very striking scarf.
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