Man's Tie
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Jill Padelford
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Kevin Hughes
American
Clothing MakerMade by
Sherman's Cravats, Ltd.
American
RetailerSold by
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
American, founded 1825
Dateabout 1985-1990
MediumHand-stitched polyester
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 55 x 3 1/4in. (139.7 x 8.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Kevin Hughes
DescriptionMan's tie of dark green rib-woven polyester with woven spot design of the Connecticut State Seal in white. The tie is lined with burgundy polyester and interlined with coarsely woven white polyester. The tie is cut on the bias.
Object number2003.3.0
MarkingsWoven label stitched near broad end of tie, yellow on black: "Sherman's/ CRAVATS LTD./ EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT". Woven label stitched at narrow end of tie, black on white: "100%/ POLYESTER".NotesHistorical Note: These ties were stocked in The Connecticut Historical Society gift shop in the late 1980s.On View
Not on view
