Bow Tie
ca. 1870-1890 (made)
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Grey corded silk bow tie with pre-formed knot. This is hand-stitched and has a collar attachment of Japanned brass, and a steel spike that serves to keep the tie taut. The free end of the tie has a sheet metal stiffener. The seams are finished with machine-sewn chain stitch in cream cotton.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Corded silk, hand-stitched, Japanned brass, steel spike |
| Brief description | Pre-formed silk bow tie, England, ca. 1870-1890 |
| Physical description | Grey corded silk bow tie with pre-formed knot. This is hand-stitched and has a collar attachment of Japanned brass, and a steel spike that serves to keep the tie taut. The free end of the tie has a sheet metal stiffener. The seams are finished with machine-sewn chain stitch in cream cotton. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss Patten |
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| Accession number | T.35-1980 |
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| Record created | October 3, 2007 |
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