Man's Necktie
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Lewis Fox family
RetailerSold by
Warner & Bailey Co.
(American)
Clothing MakerMade by
Lilly Daché
(French)
Date1960-1975
MediumSilk with silk lining
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 55 1/4 x 3 1/2in. (140.3 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro
Object number1980.87.23
DescriptionMan's silk tie, printed with a repeating geometric design in ecru, black and green on a crimson background. The front tip ends in a broad point; the back tip is narrower. The tie is lined with white silk. There are two labels on the back of the tie. The first is stitched to the back of the front tip and doubles as a tie guard. Brown thread is woven on an ecru label and reads: "SOIE/ ORIGINAL/ LILLY DACHÉ/ PARIS - NEW YORK"; the second label stitched to the back of the narrow tip is of silver thread woven on black : "The WARNER/ & BAILEY CO./ HARTFORD, CONN." with a rampant lion on red shield. The fabric includes the woven signature of the designer/manufacturer: "Executive/ by Lilly Daché"
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