1870~ / 1890~, England

1870~ / 1890~, England

Identifier
T.35-1980
Acquisition
Given by Miss Patten
Collection
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Dimension
55.88 cm (length)
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Type of object

Description

Pre-formed silk bow tie, England, ca. 1870-1890 Grey corded silk bow tie with pre-formed knot. This is hand-stitched and has a collar attachment of Japanned brass, and a steel spike that serves to keep the tie taught. The free end of the tie has a sheet metal stiffener. The seams are finished with machine-sewn chain stitch in cream cotton.