- 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
- 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.




