Created by
Pierre Cardin, French, founded 1950
Worn by
Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
Date
after 1950
Medium
cloth (possibly synthetic fibers), cloth (possibly silk)
Dimensions
H x W: 55 x 3 3/4 in. (139.7 x 9.5 cm)
Description
The tan necktie with brown stripes is lined with silk-like textile and thicker white woven textile. A stylized brown embroidered “P” is present on the bottom of the tie. The white woven textile liner is relatively thick and is not immediately visible as it is wrapped in the outer tie material, but the lighter weight silk-like liner is visible on the bottom verso of the tie. Black text on the silk-like liner reads “Pierre CARDIN”.
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
neckties
Topic
Clothing and dress
Gospel (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
Object number
2013.13.15
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50259dc88-71cc-4782-afa4-afdbbf4f3585

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