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Sample Book

ca.1959 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A sample book with dark blue cardboard covers held together with metal slide fasteners. It has a title page and ten pages of samples of polyester tie fabrics, three per page in different weaves and colours.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Polyester, paper and metal
Brief description
M, British, 1959, Tootal Ties, range of colours and textures in polyester, for retail
Physical description
A sample book with dark blue cardboard covers held together with metal slide fasteners. It has a title page and ten pages of samples of polyester tie fabrics, three per page in different weaves and colours.
Dimensions
  • Length: 15.2cm
  • Width: 30.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
TOOTAL regd TIES / GOLD QUALITY/ MADE OF 100% POLYESTER FIBRE / WASH AS SILK OR WOOL / MADE IN ENGLAND (Maker's identification; English; Front cover; printing)
Object history
Historical significance: Illustrates an early use of polyester for men's ties.
Collection
Accession number
T.117-1999

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Record createdFebruary 20, 2002
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