Carousel of Canary Row Carmel Monterey Illustrated Scenic Scarf 🧣in Cream

A vintage 1969 souvenir map scarf of the Monterey Peninsula, California, designed by artist and illustrator William Timmins. 26” by 26” Design Details The textile features an illustrative map detailing local sights and cultural themes of the late 1960s. It includes: • The Monterey Peninsula & Carmel Valley: Callout text highlighting regional landmarks. • Historical Reference: A marker for El Camino Real, the historic Spanish mission trail. • Period Imagery: Hand-drawn illustrations depicting a horseback rider, a tennis player, and a whimsical bohemian figure holding a stringed instrument, reflecting the era's local culture. • Artist Credit: A clear copyright signature at the bottom reads, ® 1969 design About the Artist William Frederick Timmins (1915-1985) was a prominent mid-century American illustrator and fine artist. Earlier in his career, he was well-known for drawing covers for Astounding Science Fiction magazine and illustrating official handbooks for the Boy Scouts of America. He retired to Carmel on the Monterey Peninsula in the mid-1960s, where he shifted his focus to watercolors and local coastal landscapes. - Fast shipping