Tie
1970s (made)
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This boy's tie was produced in the 1970s by 'Smart Guy'. It is made from textured cotton and has a purple, pink and orange floral pattern. The tie has a wide, pointed end which was a popular style of that era.
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| Brief description | Purple tie with pink and orange flowers for a boy, made by 'Smart Guy' in the 1970s |
| Physical description | Boy's tie made from textured cotton with floral design printed on it. The patter consists of orange flowers, pink leaves and white leaves on a deep purple background. Both ends of the tie are pointed and the tie is quite wide. There is an original price tag attached to the label. |
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| Credit line | Given by Jackie Newton |
| Object history | This tie was donated by Jackie and Norman Newton who opened a children's clothing boutique in Essex in the early 1970s. The tie was one of the items saved after the shop closed a few years later. The objects donated by the Newtons were often worn by their own children. |
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| Summary | This boy's tie was produced in the 1970s by 'Smart Guy'. It is made from textured cotton and has a purple, pink and orange floral pattern. The tie has a wide, pointed end which was a popular style of that era. |
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| Accession number | B.457-2012 |
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| Record created | May 14, 2013 |
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