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Hermes L'Hiver en Poste Silk Scarf Designed by Philippe Ledoux - A vintage Hermes silk scarf in the L'Hiver en Poste (Winter Mail) pattern, originally designed by artist Philippe Ledoux. The design features a central oval medallion depicting the Bull & Mouth Western Coach Office at Regent's Circus, Piccadilly, surrounded by various 19th-century mail coaches and carriages traversing a snowy winter landscape. The central composition is set against a cream-colored ground and framed by an inner blue, orange, and black plaid border with stylized carriage wheels in the corners. The outer border is a vibrant solid red. The scarf is constructed from screen-printed silk with hand-rolled and hand-stitched edges. Visible markings include the designer's signature LEDOUX in the lower left, the HERMES-PARIS copyright mark in the lower right, and the title L'Hiver en Poste on a scroll at the bottom center. A fabric care tag is attached, reading FABRIQUE EN FRANCE / 100% SOIE with associated care symbols. Dimensions: approximately 35 inches x 35 inches.