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Gambler's Tie

Tie
1987-1989 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Clear plastic ready-made necktie with a red knot. The bottom of tie holds five partial playing cards, two gambling counters, two dice, and a piece of green baize is embedded in the plastic.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleGambler's Tie (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Plastic embedded with playing cards, gamber's chips, plastic dice and baize.
Brief description
Clear plastic ready-made 'Gambler's Tie' necktie, designed by Tie Guys, made by Double Exposure, United States, 1987-1989
Physical description
Clear plastic ready-made necktie with a red knot. The bottom of tie holds five partial playing cards, two gambling counters, two dice, and a piece of green baize is embedded in the plastic.
Marks and inscriptions
'2', '3', '4', '5' and '6' (One number on each playing card)
Credit line
Given by Mr G. Rodgers
Object history
Registered File number 1992/993.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.211-1992

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Record createdAugust 28, 2007
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