Sample Book
ca.1959 (made)
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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
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Accession number | T.117-1999 |
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| Record created | February 20, 2002 |
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