Peralton
Well-Known Member
Hey, all.
I don't often post, so...hi. I need your input on my research for a replica scarf from Number 2 from the original 1967 "The Prisoner" TV series.
First off, reference pics.
(This closeup shows that it's Navy Blue and probably gold, which would make sense as navy blue is from the British Navy).
There's not a lot of reference online. People just go with a yellow and white stripe on a dark blue background and call it a day. Something like this:
And that would be perfectly acceptable.
But as I was doing research, I think there may be more to it. In looking through every episode, I noticed sometimes you'd see only white stripes. Sometimes the folded scarf showed something different than you would expect if the pattern were duplicated, or even mirrored on the back side.I believe the scarf may be something more like this and folded down the middle:
I read one forum comment saying that it may be two scarves, but the pictures don't lead me to that conclusion (though its definitely possible).
Here are some stills from the show that lead me to this conclusion.
The first image from Ep 15, The Girl Who Was Death, is easier to see in a video, because it moves as he stands.
https://youtu.be/Uyil80Bt9Ss?t=2805
Comparing the 3" badge to the width of the scarf leads me to believe the whole thing is about 9" wide with stripes that are a bit under 1" (maybe 2mm/.8"? There are other pics where the size is easier to judge, I need to find it and post)
So, what does everyone think? Two scarves? A folded scarf? Does anyone have reference to the original scarf, or a confirmation that it was two scarves that I didn't find? Am I obsessing over nothing, or am I on to something?
Also, if I were to make a run of these, does anyone know of a good scarf maker that isn't super pricey? There is https://www.luke-eyres.co.uk, but alternaatives, especially in the U.S., would be great.
Thanks for your input!
I don't often post, so...hi. I need your input on my research for a replica scarf from Number 2 from the original 1967 "The Prisoner" TV series.
First off, reference pics.
(This closeup shows that it's Navy Blue and probably gold, which would make sense as navy blue is from the British Navy).
There's not a lot of reference online. People just go with a yellow and white stripe on a dark blue background and call it a day. Something like this:
And that would be perfectly acceptable.
But as I was doing research, I think there may be more to it. In looking through every episode, I noticed sometimes you'd see only white stripes. Sometimes the folded scarf showed something different than you would expect if the pattern were duplicated, or even mirrored on the back side.I believe the scarf may be something more like this and folded down the middle:
I read one forum comment saying that it may be two scarves, but the pictures don't lead me to that conclusion (though its definitely possible).
Here are some stills from the show that lead me to this conclusion.
The first image from Ep 15, The Girl Who Was Death, is easier to see in a video, because it moves as he stands.
https://youtu.be/Uyil80Bt9Ss?t=2805
Comparing the 3" badge to the width of the scarf leads me to believe the whole thing is about 9" wide with stripes that are a bit under 1" (maybe 2mm/.8"? There are other pics where the size is easier to judge, I need to find it and post)
So, what does everyone think? Two scarves? A folded scarf? Does anyone have reference to the original scarf, or a confirmation that it was two scarves that I didn't find? Am I obsessing over nothing, or am I on to something?
Also, if I were to make a run of these, does anyone know of a good scarf maker that isn't super pricey? There is https://www.luke-eyres.co.uk, but alternaatives, especially in the U.S., would be great.
Thanks for your input!