Designed by
Serrano, American
Worn by
Fats Domino, American, 1928 - 2017
Date
late 20th Century
Medium
silk satin and velvet
Dimensions
L x W: 59 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (150.5 x 6.4 cm)
Description
This ivory silk ruffled necktie was worn by Fats Domino. The tie is thin with square tips on the blade and tail, and is made from silk satin. The satin is turned with the wrong side facing and then box-pleated and sewn to the blade, with a thin piece of ivory velvet bisecting the ruffled pleats. A label is sewn onto the back of the blade with red embroidered text reading: "IMPORTED SILK / by / Serrano / LOS ANGELES".
Place used
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
neckties
Topic
Clothing and dress
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Rock and roll (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Antoine "Fats" Domino
Object number
2013.59.4
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5897c867c-6f42-467c-b2cf-6592a4d68d37

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