Tie
1960s (made)
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Most couturiers recognised the commercial possibilities in the popular demand for colourful neckwear. Emilio Pucci produced wonderful ties from his fabrics. This tie is an example of his highly individual, geometric and abstract designs. His fabrics translated successfully into a seemingly endless supply of striking ties.
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| Materials and techniques | Printed silk |
| Brief description | Tie of printed silk with an abstract design, designed by Emilio Pucci, Italy, 1960s |
| Physical description | Tie of printed silk with an abstract design. |
| Credit line | Given by G.A. Browning |
| Object history | Registered File number 1983/949. |
| Summary | Most couturiers recognised the commercial possibilities in the popular demand for colourful neckwear. Emilio Pucci produced wonderful ties from his fabrics. This tie is an example of his highly individual, geometric and abstract designs. His fabrics translated successfully into a seemingly endless supply of striking ties. |
| Bibliographic reference | Hart, Avril. Ties. London: V&A Publications, 1998. p. 106, Pl. 68 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.459-1985 |
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| Record created | January 6, 2004 |
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