Man's Necktie
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Lewis Fox family
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
Clothing MakerMade by
Reis
American
Date1970-1979
MediumSilk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 55 x 4in. (139.7 x 10.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro
DescriptionMan's silk tie, woven in black, red and white alternating stripes in a grosgrain weave. The front tip is ends in a broad point, the back tip is narrower. The tie is lined with pale gray silk. The narrow end of the tie has two labels both of which are woven in gold lettering on a black background. The first is a manufacturer's label and reads: "Reis/ New Haven" on recto and "ALL SILK" with an emblem on verso. The second label is a retailer's label and reads: "The/ MADISON/ SHOP/ G. FOX & CO."
Object number1980.87.24
MarkingsThe tie has two labels both of which are woven in gold lettering on a black background. The first is a manufacturer's label and reads: "Reis/ New Haven" on recto and "ALL SILK" with an emblem on verso. The second label is a retailer's label and reads: "The/ MADISON/ SHOP/ G. FOX & CO."Subject Terms
Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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