Tie
1970s (made)
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This boy's tie was made by 'Smart Guy' in the 1970s. It features a brown and orange floral pattern, and has a square end which was a popular style in that period.
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| Brief description | Brown floral tie for a boy, made from cotton with a square end, made by 'Smart Guy' in the 1970s |
| Physical description | Brown, cotton boy's tie with an orange floral pattern. The tie is square ended and has the original price tag still attached to the back |
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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 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 made by 'Smart Guy' in the 1970s. It features a brown and orange floral pattern, and has a square end which was a popular style in that period. |
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| Accession number | B.460-2012 |
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| Record created | May 14, 2013 |
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