Tie
1970s (made)
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This boy's tie was produced in the 1970s by 'Smart Guy'. It is made from textured, blue cotton and features a floral design in various shades of blue. It is in a skinny style and has a square end which was a popular style for that period.
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| Brief description | Blue floral tie for a boy, made by 'Smart Guy' in the 1970s |
| Physical description | Skinny boy's tie with a square end made from textured cotton. The tie is blue and has a floral pattern on it. 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, blue cotton and features a floral design in various shades of blue. It is in a skinny style and has a square end which was a popular style for that period. |
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| Accession number | B.455-2012 |
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| Record created | May 14, 2013 |
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