Hermes Silk Scarf: “Republique Française Liberté Égalité Fraternité – 1789”

This dramatic scarf was first issued by Hermes in 1989 at the 200 year anniversary of France as a republic. Republique Française Liberté Égalité Fraternité – 1789, which was designed for the 200 year anniversary of the French republic. In his design, Joachim Metz, celebrates France becoming a Republic. The French revolution, which began in 1789, paved the way for France to become a republic in 1792 and Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité French for “Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood”, became the national motto. The woman pictured, Marienne, whom Metz so beautifully portrayed on this scarf, is France’s national emblem. She represents liberty and is an icon for freedom and democracy. 90cm Very good used condition Unique and rich colorway with navy, teal, red, and gold.