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Tie

ca. 1968-1969 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tie of printed twilled silk. The design is based on Turkish or Caucasian carpet motifs. In red, orange, blue, white and brown on a brown printed ground. Lined with yellow silk and interlined with thicker material, possibly wool.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Printed silk, lined with silk and interlined with possibly wool
Brief description
Kipper tie of printed twilled silk, retailed at Bonwit Teller, made by Turnbull and Asser Ltd., England, ca. 1968-1969
Physical description
Tie of printed twilled silk. The design is based on Turkish or Caucasian carpet motifs. In red, orange, blue, white and brown on a brown printed ground. Lined with yellow silk and interlined with thicker material, possibly wool.
Dimensions
  • Length: 54in
  • Length: 138.3cm
  • Width: 5in
  • Width: 13.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
'The / Turnbull & Asser / LONDON / AT BONWIT TELLER MADE IN ENGLAND / ALL SILK' (Label of white satin ribbon with the makers name woven in brown)
Credit line
Given by Anthony Powell
Collection
Accession number
T.364-1979

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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